Listed By: Kim Evans Psychology and Behaviour Support Services on 23 May 2025
Our growing team of psychologists is passionate about providing high-quality, responsive Psychology and Behaviour Support services to individuals with disabilities, their families, and support networks. We focus on helping our clients achieve their goals by living a life where they are valued, respected, and supported to be as independent as possible.
About the Role
The Psychologist / Behaviour Support Practitioner will work with the client and their support team to develop positive, individualised strategies that:
1. are responsive to the participant’s needs
2. reduce the occurrence and impact of behaviours of concern
3. minimise the use of restrictive practices
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
* Psychological assessment and intervention.
* Delivery of behaviour support to clients in compliance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework, including:
* Behaviour assessment work
* Development of Behaviour Support Plans containing evidence-based, person-centred, proactive strategies tailored to clients living with disability.
* Working with clients’ support networks (e.g., family, NDIS providers).
* Training providers to implement positive behaviour strategies and restrictive practices according to NDIS requirements.
* Working with multidisciplinary teams supporting the client.
* Collaborating with other psychologists in our team.
About You
* A person-centred focus.
* A genuine interest and passion for working with people who live with disability, particularly intellectual disability.
* Current, general registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist.
* Experience in providing behaviour support services to people with a disability.
* Ongoing commitment to professional development.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in high-demand environments.
* Satisfactory safety screening, including current NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children Check, and the right to work in Australia.
* NSW Driver’s License and a registered, comprehensively insured vehicle.
* Appropriate space to work from home.
* Current registration or eligibility to receive registration as a behaviour support practitioner with NDIA.
* Working knowledge of the NDIS (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018.
* Skills in behaviour support planning, including conducting behaviour assessments.
* Experience working with participants with intellectual disabilities, neurological, and mental health challenges.
* Knowledge of the NDIS and relevant legislation.
* Strong written communication skills for delivering effective plans and reports.
* Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing work demands.
The Package
A competitive salary will be negotiated based on hours worked per week and the applicant’s experience and qualifications. This could be a full-time or part-time position.
Location
We are a mobile service. The successful applicant will work from their home and travel to provide services to participants in the Newcastle and Maitland regions. Services may be provided in clients’ homes, schools, workplaces, or other agreed locations. Car costs will be reimbursed on a per-kilometre basis.
Application
If you believe this position aligns with your career goals, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter addressing the criteria to:
Contact
For more information, please contact Kim Evans, Director and Clinical Psychologist / Behaviour Support Practitioner, Mob: 0425352966, Email:
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