At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with complex needs and develop behaviour support plans.
- Company: Positive Moods, a compassionate team focused on person-centred care.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, remote options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values your ideas and promotes work/life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Social Worker is essential.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Are you an Allied Health Professional, passionate about investigating and understanding the purpose behind behaviours of concern with experience in one of the following fields?
- Provisional Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Social Worker
If you enjoy working with people and supporting them to develop their skills and abilities, then this role could be the next great step in your career journey.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Positive Moods' Positive Behaviour Support team assists clients with complex needs and dual diagnoses, including sensory, psychosocial, intellectual, and physical impairments. Our team are highly trained in skills teaching, reducing restrictive practices, and supporting staff and loved ones. We are looking for another enthusiastic practitioner to add their skills to our team. You will be part of a team providing consultation, behaviour support planning, and staff training, and will be supported to continue to develop your skills and expertise in Positive Behaviour Support. As a growing team there is ample room for you to continue developing your practice, with professional development and ongoing professional supervision provided by our team of highly skilled Behaviour Support Practitioners.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:
- Commitment to high quality person-centred services, individual rights, and diversity, interests, and aspirations.
- Experience using person-centred approaches and positive behaviour support, and understanding how they relate to challenging behaviour.
- Professional practice and understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills to develop relationships with team members, participants, stakeholders and manage sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and concise information is presented to individuals, colleagues, teams, and other stakeholders.
- Evidenced-based problem-solving skills to identify problems, develop solutions, and create change using a logical and systematic approach.
AT POSITIVE MOODS WE OFFER:
- Working from home.
- Flexible starting times and flexible working arrangements offering a better work/life balance.
- Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter.
- Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop and progress through team meetings and one-on-one supervision.
ABOUT POSITIVE MOODS
At Positive Moods we strive to encourage and nurture a kind, authentic, and honest team. We work from a person-centred approach providing a high quality of care. We pride ourselves on communicating clearly and are accountable for our own actions. We give and receive honest and constructive feedback for continual growth. Our legacy is entrenched in advocacy for our participants and their supports who place trust in us. Positive Moods practitioners support participants and their teams on a journey to improve quality of life by honouring the values and beliefs that are unique to each individual.
Behaviour Support Practitioner & Psych/Prov Psych/Counsellor/Social Worker in Newcastle employer: Positive Moods
At Positive Moods, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued. With flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on professional development, our team of Allied Health Professionals is empowered to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients with complex needs. Join us in a culture that prioritises person-centred care and continuous improvement, ensuring that you thrive both personally and professionally.
