Who we are?

At Social Behavioural Health (SBH) we aim to recognise every need and empower every life through our bespoke offering and delivery of positive behaviour support services. Our ethos is rooted in holism, innovation, transparency and tech-enablement. We always presume competency in all our participants, where they have potential to self-actualise regardless of the behaviours they engage in. By emphasising the positive abilities of each person we support, whilst deeply understanding their drivers for behaviour, we strive to create opportunities for independence, purpose, and growth. In doing so, we've supported many participants, their families and care teams to consider behaviours in a new light and overcome longstanding barriers to change.

SBH provides positive behaviour support (PBS) and psychological therapy services across greater metropolitan Melbourne, focusing on individuals of all ages who display complex and challenging behaviours.

Why work at SBH?

Your ambition for ongoing professional development, learning and aspirations will be met with growth-orientated spirit and mentorship to ensure you are provided ample opportunity for development. In addition, we will also provide:

Scope to structure the role as per your skills, interests and ideas

Personalised guidance and support to facilitate your development

Flexibility in working arrangements, including hours and days

Regular reflective practice and case consultations

Clear pathways for career progression

Professional development allowance

Resources and assessments to support your formulations

Mobile phone and laptop

Monthly team events to socialise and connect

Accelerate your income with our bonus structure

Salary between $90,000 - $110,000 + super, depending on level of experience

Birthday and volunteering leave in addition to annual leave

Travel allowance

Admin support

You will be an integral part of SBH and it's fast-paced growth, and with that, comes significant potential and opportunity to influence on a larger scale.

Who are we looking for?

As a growing company, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Practitioner to embark on this journey with us. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to come on board and make impactful change in the behaviour support sphere. We want someone who is enthusiastic about this space and who wants to be proud of working towards something bigger.

Ideally, you willl have...

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with individuals, families, and professionals

Excellent written skills, including report writing for behaviour support plans and assessment/recommendation reports

Ability to work autonomously whilst leveraging clinical support through supervision and case consultations

Confidence in delivering engaging and effective training sessions that are upskilling and impactful

Commitment to ongoing professional development, learning, and career growth

A problem-solving, curious, and innovative mindset

Genuine compassion for the wellbeing of others

What will my day to day look like?

This is a full-time role working 4-5 days per week. It involves a hybrid model of work including from home but also across multiple settings, such as schools, residential facilities, hospitals, prisons, Supported Disability Accommodations (SDAs) and private homes across metropolitan Melbourne. You will have your own caseload that will be your responsibility to manage, with minimum billables that are realistic and reasonable to ensure your mental sustainability in the role. There is also a level of flexibility for when you want to work. Day to day, you will be responsible for managing your calendar, appointments, and communications. An example of a day's work could be visiting two participants at their relevant accommodations and homes, taking a phone call from a stakeholder and coming home to do your notes. Another day may be primarily care team meetings, trainings and reflective practices with care teams. You may also make a day for report writing.

You will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing person-centred behaviour support that meets underlying needs and fosters growth in individuals with varied presentations including neurodiversity, intellectual disabilities and psychosocial disabilities. Your theoretical and practical skillset, as well as empathic ability to understand the individual, will be crucial in guiding and supporting them and their team through behavioural challenges and facilitating skill development.

The Essentials

Registration as a Behaviour Support Practitioner with NQSGC

Minimum 18 months experience with behaviour support, with familiarity of relevant legislation and ethical guidelines

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

Experience in providing direct support to clients with complex mental health presentations and diverse needs

Must have a full driver's licence and a car

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

NDIS Working Screener Check

Australian citizen or permanent resident

Preferable Points

Postgraduate degree/Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Experience providing therapeutic support to children

If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with diverse behavioural needs, and are looking for a role and company where you will be uplifted to make significant and meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Please apply through Seek, or alternatively email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Applications will close Sunday 25th of May.

We look forward to hearing from you!