Behaviour Therapist - SYDNEY

NEW GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

VACANCIES IN SYDNEY  AND MELBOURNE 

About the company and why us: 

We are a small Behavioural therapy company focused on providing our staff with a positive and fun work culture. Our staff provide the highest level of care and support to our clients and caregivers to achieve the best positive outcomes. We provide our staff with ongoing professional development in a welcoming and family orientated team environment. 

About the Role: As a Behaviour Therapist, you will be utilising the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach functional skills and replacement positive behaviours to manage challenging behaviours of children and adolescents with ASD and other related developmental disabilities. ABA is an evidence-based therapy that draws on positive reinforcement to increase the likelihood of a desired behaviour occurring naturally, while discouraging problematic behaviours through redirection and the teaching of functionally equivalent replacements. You will be performing ABA programs, whether in highly structured or in naturalistic settings, in a fun and engaging manner, whilst collating and mapping program and behaviour data, observing and managing challenging behaviours, implementing positive reinforcement strategies, and modifying therapy based on learning theories and practice tools. Your therapy sessions will be conducted in the client's home, daycare/school, or in the community (such as shops and parks).  Furthermore, you will be required to attend and participate in clinic meetings to review program data on a fortnightly or monthly basis; these are usually held in the client's home. Employment will commence on a casual basis moving to permanent part time pending review at the end of a 3-month probation period.   Generally, therapists are assigned a service area near or around their place of residence but may be required to travel further if required. We currently have work opportunities throughout Melbourne and Sydney's greater metropolitan areas. 

• Melbourne clients are located in the northern, eastern, western, and south-eastern regions, and surrounding areas 

• Sydney client’s are located in the Hawkesbury, Blue mountains, Inner City, Western Sydney, Northern beaches, Eastern suburbs, Southern Sydney and surrounding areas. 

  The successful applicant will need to meet the following criteria: 

• Previous experience working with children is essential 

• Studying or have studied a bachelor degree in psychology or related discipline (minimum 3 years or equivalent)  

• Highly resilient and outgoing personality 

• Proven ability to connect with children through interactive play 

• Good knowledge of cognitive developmental milestones 

• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills 

• Takes initiative and the ability to work independently and as a team 

• Open to feedback and continuous professional development 

• Strong work ethic and professionalism 

• Good time management and organisational skills 

• Possessing a current driver’s licence and having access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance. 

• Able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to client therapy 

• Completion of an ABA therapy certification is required 

• You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Certificate of vaccination required. 

• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), police check and NDIS worker’s screen. 

To assist us in assessing your suitability please ensure that you detail your experience, skills, knowledge and any other relevant details in a current cover letter along with your CV 

 Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted. Applicants will be contacted within 30 days to progress to the interview stage of the recruitment process.  For further information or queries, please contact us on *****@theskysthelimitaba.com.au alternatively, you can visit our website on www.theskysthelimitaba.com.au 

Residency Requirements 

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only (inc. New Zealand Citizens)