Job Description

When you join Early Start Australia, you'll be part of an allied heath team that's in it together. A local team that's right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you'll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you'll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

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What you'll do at our Montrose clinic:

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Therapy Service Delivery

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- Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client
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- Manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach
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- Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources
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- Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals
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- Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required
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- Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes
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- Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
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- Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements
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- Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement
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Therapy Programs

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Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client,



including:

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- Completing initial appointments
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- Developing goal plans based on identified support needs
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- Creating measurable, targeted intervention strategies
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- Collaborating with other health professionals where required (e.g. Speech, Psychology)
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- Preparing home and session-based resources and activities
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- Developing session plans as needed
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- Conducting school and home visits when appropriate
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- Monitoring progress and adjusting goals and programs accordingly
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- Completing reviews and reports as required
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- Identifying suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate
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Reporting and Documentation

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- Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions
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- Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g. clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)
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- Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards
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- Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems
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Funding and Payments

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- Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types
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- Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning
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- Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services
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