Team Lead - Behaviour Support Practitioner

About the role

HenderCare is seeking an experienced Positive Behaviour Support Team Lead to join its growing Allied Health team in Adelaide. This is a permanent full-time position that leads and mentors Behaviour Support Practitioners while keeping a clinical caseload. The role provides clinical guidance, mentoring and quality oversight of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, with a focus on improving quality of life and reducing and eliminating restrictive practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise Behaviour Support Practitioners at all levels
• Apply the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework
• Support practitioners with complex behavioural and functional analysis, risk assessments and clinical decision-making
• Maintain a clinical caseload and develop high-quality PBS plans
• Collaborate with parents, families, carers and other service providers
• Monitor referrals, team capacity, service quality and clinical outcomes
• Support induction, performance reviews and professional development
• Identify practice risks and opportunities for improvement, including regulatory compliance

Required profile

• Right to work in Australia
• Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Pre-employment checks required

What we offer

• Professional development allowance of up to $1,000 p.a. and up to 3 days of professional development leave
• Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme, laptop and fleet car usage
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and use of a city-based clinic
• Tailored caseloads and community-based services

To apply, update your profile on the careers site, attach a current resume and write a cover letter of maximum 2 pages.