SENSES AUSTRALIA
DIRECTORATE:
CLIENT SERVICES
POSITION TITLE:
Clinical Psychologist
KEY AREAS
OF
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RESPONSIBILITY
Within the Strategic and Business Plans:

Implement best practice of positive behaviour support within Senses
Australia.

Ensure that services are provided in accordance with the principles of
positive behaviour support.

Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the service to ensure it is the
best it can be.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Responsible to:
General Manager Services
This Position:
Clinical Psychologist
Employee Name:
Employee:
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DEBBIE KARASINSKI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SENSES AUSTRALIA
DIRECTORATE:
CLIENT SERVICES
POSITION TITLE:
Clinical Psychologist
1. Provide Expert Advice
Provide expert advice to the General Manager Services and the Chief Executive
Officer regarding the implementation and continuance of positive behaviour support
throughout all of Senses Australia’s services.
2. Implement Best Practice Positive Behaviour Support
Promote the consistent implementation of best practice positive behaviour support
strategies in all settings with a range of staff and clients.
Establish a collaborative team approach to supporting each person and to continue
to collaborate and communicate with individuals, their families and services to
ensure coordination and consistency of approaches.
Ensure all services are provided in accordance with principles of positive behaviour
support.
Ensure adherence to the Voluntary Code of Practice for the Elimination of
Restrictive Practices.
Ensure that policies and procedures are written for activities related to the role and
service.
Establish a coordinated team approach to promote shared agreement,
communication and consistency in implementation.
3. Provide a Client Service
Be involved in the writing and review of behaviour support plans and identify key
areas for implementation.
Work with people with disabilities and their families to develop and ensure proper
implementation of Behaviour Support Plans.
Establish effective working relationships with clients and families and those significant
in their life and work within a client/family centered approach.
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SENSES AUSTRALIA
DIRECTORATE:
CLIENT SERVICES
POSITION TITLE:
Clinical Psychologist
4. Support Staff
Support the transfer of practical knowledge from behaviour support plans to staff in
a range of ways including 1:1 coaching, modeling and training.
Support staff at the most effective time and venue, including evenings and
weekends.
5. Meetings
5.1 Attend meetings as required by the General Manager Services; and
5.2 Represent Senses Australia to external bodies as required by the General
Manager and the Chief Executive Officer.
6. Occupational Health and Safety
6.1 Comply with employee's duties under Section 20 of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act 1984 as follows:
6.2 comply with instructions given by your Manager for your own safety and
health and that of other persons;
6.3 use protective clothing and equipment as provided by employer and
according to instructions;
6.4 not misuse or damage any equipment provided in the interest of safety
and health;
6.5 report any hazards to your Manager;
6.6 immediately report accidents / incidents to your Manager; and
6.7 follow documented safe work practices.
7. General
7.1 Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager Services
within the limits of your skills and competence;
7.2 Maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant to the role;
7.3 Work within the Policies and Procedures of Senses Australia;
7.4 Unless otherwise authorised, keep confidential information confidential
to Senses Australia whether during employment or after your
employment ceases; and
7.5 Dress in a manner which enables the execution of all duties and
presents Senses Australia to the community in the best manner;
7.6 Dress in a manner which enables the face to be fully exposed for full
facial expression and communication.
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SENSES AUSTRALIA
DIRECTORATE:
CLIENT SERVICES
POSITION TITLE:
Clinical Psychologist
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SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
1
Possession of a degree in Clinical Psychology; and extensive experience
in developing and managing services within the community sector;
2
An in depth knowledge and exper ien ce in im plem ent i ng the service
requirements for people with disabilities, particularly those around clients with
behaviours that challenge us;
3
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including a demonstrated
ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation, with clients and their
families, and other external parties;
4
Effective time management and problem solving skills;
5
Ability to evaluate and adapt services as required;
6
Understanding of and a commitment to the Disability Service Standards and
contemporary service provision;
7
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Desirable
1. Possession of a motor vehicle driver's license.
Written November 2013