Psychologist/Behaviour Support Specialist – Christchurch, Canterbury

Who We Are | Ko wai matou:

At Better Days, we began with a simple idea: better quality Allied Health services for people living with a disability. Our team of likeminded community based allied health therapists are committed to offering the highest quality of support to people of all ages living with a disability or neurological disorder.

We deliver better quality outcomes to people living with a disability in the community, as well as provide mentoring and clinical supervision to our wider Better Days team both here and in Australia. It is Better Days’ commitment to provide better care and support to both our clients but also our team members. Better Days prides ourselves on being innovative, passionate and thinking outside the box to do things differently and revolutionize the way care and support is delivered.

Our Values | Whanonga pono:

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn

About Your New Role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga:

This is a unique and newly created opportunity in your choice of Auckland, Hamilton or Christchurch to both develop and strengthen your clinical expertise by providing mentorship and clinical education in the area of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), but also provide clinical assessment and behaviour support services to people in the community. We are open to people wanting to work part time. At Better Days, no two days are the same, though your typical day may involve:

• 1:1 and group mentoring calls and video calls with other Behaviour Support Practitioners.
• Providing clinical supervision to a team of Behaviour Support Practitioners including shadowing, mentoring and ongoing report reviews.
• Supporting other Behaviour Support Practitioners to undertake functional behaviour assessments.
• Supporting other Behaviour Support Practitioners to develop behaviour support plans and reviewing these plans.
• Providing guidance around the legislation and safeguarding guidelines for restrictive practices, and the role of the Quality and Safeguards Commission in Australia.
• Preparing and developing presentations and clinical PD sessions for the team.
• Upskilling and developing skills across a range of areas including restrictive practices, mental health and trauma informed behaviour support.
• Visiting a variety of people in their homes to assess their needs, design appropriate behaviour support plans, and advocate on their behalf. You may work with clients with a range of conditions including neurological conditions, ASD and many more.
• Service development – meeting and building relationships with stakeholders in the community to drive the business.
• Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas.
• Celebrating “Wins” with your clients, their whānau, your colleagues, and your supportive Leadership Team.
• Attending formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning and development both in New Zealand and Australia.

When You Join Us:

You will be provided with:

• Generous and above industry standard remuneration.
• Autonomy and flexibility in your day-to-day work.
• Real opportunities for career progression, we will support your professional development, career goals and long-term growth including the opportunity to grow into clinical leadership and management roles.
• A Team Leader to assist you with our systems and practices as well as settle you into your new role.
• On the job training and upskilling in the role in New Zealand and/or Australia.
• A Clinical Supervisor who will meet with you regularly, providing clinical support in the realm of Behaviour Support and guide your internal and external professional development activities.
• Opportunities to work from home and in our offices.
• Tools to do your job well including an iPhone and laptop to support flexible working and work/life balance.

We Value You:

Better Days Policies that support YOU include:

• Commitment to your development via our industry leading, specialised Learning and Development function which is complemented with 4 days study leave per year and financial support to attend external professional development.
• Passionate leave – long term unpaid leave so you can travel, take a career break, or pursue projects you are passionate about with the security of knowing that your job and Better Days community will be waiting for you when you return.
• Joining an organisation which is committed to your wellbeing with policies which include an annual wellbeing day and access to confidential counselling support services.
• Flexible working hours and work from home options available
• You will have Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
• We ensure you have what you need to do your role including the provision of Laptop and Phone and significant IT and Admin support.
• KM reimbursement is provided.
• Comfortable office spaces where you can collaborate and work closely with your multidisciplinary team.
• Payment of professional membership/ registration.

What we are Looking For:

• You have 3+ experience working as a community based psychologist or Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
• You have experience in the area of Positive Behaviour Support
• You have experience creating Behaviour Support Plans and PBS report writing.
• Understanding or willingness to learn the NDIS Positive behaviour Support Capability Framework.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Psychology or similar undergraduate field.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising others is essential.
• You have your own car and a valid driver’s license.

How to Apply:

Do not miss out on this opportunity, click ‘Apply Now’ with your covering letter and CV. If you would prefer to have a confidential conversation about your career before applying, please call Anneke, NZ National Manager on 021645201. You can also email MyFuture @Betterdays.nz if you have any questions. We are open to part time options for the right people.

We encourage you to visit our website and follow us on social media where you can find out more;

Website: www.betterdays.nz

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BetterDaysNZ

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/better-days-nz

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked as a Behaviour Support Specialist (e.g. undertaking functional behaviour assessments, writing behaviour support plans, implementing positive behaviour support strategies)?

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Specialist Behaviour Support: 3 years (Preferred)