Senior Behavioural Clinican - Oasis Unit
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role
We have a Senior Behavioural Clinician position available on the Oasis Child Unit!
The Oasis Unit provides specialist assessment and care planning for children aged up to 12 years, with neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability) and/or who show severe or complex psychiatric, behavioural and developmental symptoms that indicate need for a short term inpatient service. A range of consultation services, brief emergency admissions, and planned assessment admissions are provided.
The focus of the position is to facilitate the embedding of complex behavioural management into all aspects of the Oasis Model of Care. The Oasis Behavioural Clinician works within the multi-disciplinary team to provide behavioural assessment and interventions to children and families during their inpatient stay. The Oasis Behavioural Clinician will contribute to the joint formulation and treatment planning for children admitted to the unit. They will draw on behavioural knowledge and skills and be familiar with current and emerging evidence-based practices for children with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric difficulties, and their families. The Oasis Behavioural Clinician will also contribute their skills and knowledge through individually targeted interventions and the group program. The role includes collaboration with and consultation to families, schools, CYMHS and community based service providers. The Oasis Behavioural Clinician will have a leading role in educating staff in behavioural approaches that are tailored to the needs of children and families during their inpatient stay. They will contribute to research and evaluation projects.
About You:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in providing evidence-based behavioural assessment, analysis, and support.
- Advanced knowledge and/or experience in providing behavioural assessment and support to young people with complex mental health presentations and co-occuring neurodivergence and their family/carers.
- Experience in conducting behavioural analysis, completing behaviour support plans, and providing psychoeducation around behaviour management and support.
- Experience providing secondary consultation
- Experience supporting the development of skills in others
The incumbent will have experience in a mental health service and/or extensive experience in a relevant area of practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive change for children and failies in the community as well as joining a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team!
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Nicky Young, Nurse Manager - Oasis Unit on 0435 962 387.
Senior Behavioural Clinician Position Description can be found here
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 23 June, 2026