The PO5 Senior Clinician provides clinical assessment of short term applications for the use of restrictive practices in Queensland as defined under the Disability Services Act 2006.

You will have extensive experience in positive behaviour support and knowledge of restrictive practices within Queensland. You will apply this knowledge with an understanding of the Disability Services Act 2006 and its application in the assessment and authorisation process of short term approval for the use of restrictive practices including assessing if these practices are the least restrictive way to ensure the safety of the adult and others.

You will have the ability to evaluate the needs of a diverse clinical population of people with disability who live within diverse geographic regions within Queensland.

Job details

As a Senior Clinician (PO5) you will:

• Review and assess applications including complex applications for short-term approval of the use of restrictive practices in Queensland under the Disability Services Act 2006.
• Provide proficient, evidence-based clinical advice to the delegate of the Chief Executive, ensuring decisions are informed by contemporary best practices, transparency, and a commitment to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities.
• Manage an active caseload of complex clinical assessments of submitted Short Term Approval Applications for the use of restrictive practices in Queensland. Demonstrate advanced capability to work in a fast-paced environment by leading the prioritisation, co-ordination, and documentation of assessments for a diverse clinical population within defined time frames.
• Maintain a high level of personal knowledge, skills and clinical experience in the area of positive behaviour supports and restrictive practices with an understanding of the Disability Services Act 2006, the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 and the NDIS Act 2013, and associated NDIS Rules.
• Ensure that compliance is maintained with the legislative framework and ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented for adults in line with the Disability Services Act 2006.
• Provide high level contemporary, transparent and evidence-based clinical advice to improve sector understanding of, and compliance with, the requirements of the Disability Services Act 2006, as well as knowledge of the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 and the NDIS Act 2013, and associated Rules relating to the identification and authorisation of restrictive practices in the context of the short term approvals for the use of restrictive practices in Queensland.
• Create and maintain client records consistent with departmental and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of reform and strategic initiatives to enhance business processes, and operational efficiencies across the team.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of education and other resources to support compliance with regulatory systems.
• Support diversity, inclusion and organisational values to create a positive and productive work culture.
• Utilise high level communication skills and cultural capability in your communications, engagement and collaboration with stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Actively participate in professional development activities and clinical supervision to improve and ensure high quality services are delivered based on contemporary best practice including contributing to the development of a culture of clinical expertise within in the team.

Your mandatory requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance (mandatory before commencing).
• A tertiary degree or higher qualification from a recognised university in psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, social work, nursing, social or behaviour science, or a related field (e.g., law, criminology, counselling, teaching) from a recognised tertiary institution with eligibility for full registration with the relevant registration board or membership with the relevant professional association.

Desirable attributes

• Extensive work experience and/or high level training in understanding and applying the legislative framework for restrictive practices in Queensland, with a proven clinical ability to critically review complex positive behaviour support plans and identify the use of restrictive practices.
• A Class “C” drivers' licence.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Two positions available.

Documents

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• 707116-26-Role Description (Word, 214KB)
  Role Description
  
  707116-26-Candidate Information Package (Word, 235KB)
  Information Package for Applicants