Behaviour Support Practitioner

$80,000–$90,000 + Super | Traralgon, VIC

Ready to take your mental health experience to the next level?

Are you a qualified Social Worker or Support Coordinator with a strong mental health background looking for a rewarding new opportunity?
Join a genuinely supportive, multidisciplinary allied health team where you'll receive clinical supervision, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a values-driven allied health provider committed to supporting people living with mental illness and disability to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
As a Behaviour Practitioner (Core Level), you'll deliver Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to children and adults with mental health challenges, psychosocial disability and complex support needs.
Working alongside psychologists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals, you'll manage a caseload with appropriate supervision and guidance to help you develop your clinical skills.
This is an excellent chance for a Social Worker or mental health professional looking to expand their experience into Positive Behaviour Support.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct assessments and contribute to Positive Behaviour Support plans under supervision.
- Deliver person-centred behavioural interventions and capacity-building support.
- Develop strategies to reduce and eliminate restrictive practices.
- Support families, carers and support workers through education and guidance.
- Collaborate with allied health professionals and other stakeholders.




- Prepare clinical documentation, progress reports and NDIS review recommendations.

About You

We'd love to hear from candidates who have:

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology.
- Experience in mental health, psychosocial disability or complex support coordination.
- The ability to meet the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework requirements for a Core Practitioner.
- Strong communication, assessment, report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to person-centred, ethical and evidence-based practice.
- A current driver's licence and relevant NDIS checks, or willingness to obtain outstanding requirements.

Social Workers and mental health professionals with are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the relevant Core Practitioner requirements.

What's on Offer?

- $80,000–$90,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
- A genuinely supportive employer who values your development.
- Clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
- A collaborative team of psychologists, occupational therapists and allied health professionals.
- Meaningful work supporting people with complex mental health and disability needs.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career in Positive Behaviour Support.

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If you're a Social Worker or mental health professional ready for your next career move, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!
Apply Now or contact Jacki Smith on 04•• ••• 482 for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Behaviour Support Practitioner (Traralgon)
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📍 Traralgon