Behaviour Specialist

Who are we|Ko wai matouHealthCare New Zealand is one of Aotearoa's largest health sector employers.
We support and empower people in need to live independently, safely and well in their community.
Our commitment is to provide a way of working with those we support, stakeholders, business partners and staff based on our values - respect, support and excellence.As part of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Explore Hapainga Ora is the national provider for behaviour support in New Zealand and part of HealthCare New Zealand.
We provide specialist behaviour support services to people with disabilities of all ages by working with their families/whanau and support networks.
Explore works with a culturally diverse population and is committed to supporting clients in a culturally responsive manner.The key purpose of the Behaviour Specialist - Psychologist role is to deliver quality services based on a positive behaviour support framework which is consistent with our contract obligations with Whaikaha and other providers as required.
The role will be based in Northland/ Te Tai Tokerau.
Our office is based in Whangarei, and we will consider remote working arrangements if located further north.Minimum RequirementsExperience in the field of disability and/or behaviour supportRegistration with the New Zealand Psychologists BoardMinimum 3 years experienceAn understanding of and commitment to: The Code of Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, The Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural practiceGood interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport; proactive and responsive to client needs and colleagues/team needsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including competence in professional report writingA current full New Zealand driver's licenceProven ability to work in teams and in a 'transdisciplinary' mannerKnowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based behavioural approachesAn understanding of Positive Behaviour SupportAn understanding of communication and the relationship with behaviourExperience of functional assessment and implementation of a behaviour planExperience with Microsoft Office Suite and client management systemsAbility to travel and flexibility to stay overnight to meet the demands of the roleAbility to work autonomously while consistently providing high quality and timely clinical servicesOnly suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permitReference # 31698Posted on 22 Jan 2025Closes on 12 Feb 2025 17:00Location(s) Whangarei branch areaExpertise Specialist Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Management (Clinical), Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Client Services (Clinical)Job level(s) 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experienceWork type(s) Permanent full-time, Permanent part-time
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