Specialises in understanding and treating behavioural issues, for people who have disabilities.

Typically works with a multi-disciplinary team; provides care, support and empowerment to people in need to live independently, safely and well in their community. Meets with individuals or families to conduct behavioural assessments; develops a behavioural support plan; keeps detailed and accurate records; collects data about clients and assesses their cognitive, behavioural and emotional challenges; may administer and interpret diagnostic tests and formulate plans for treatment; develops, administers and evaluates individual and group treatment programmes; consults with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans; may create a formulation of the problematic behaviour. Understands and committed to the Treaty of Waitangi; has an understanding and commitment to the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

• Works indoors in public and private business including residential care facilities, hospitals, government departments, universities and private residences.
• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Sits to meet with clients or at computers when preparing or writing reports.
• Occasionally stands, walks and moves around the workspace.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
• There is occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements required when using a computer or when writing.
• There is frequent use of tools and equipment including computers, writing tools, testing and assessment equipment and other reference materials.
• Driving may be required for visiting homes or facilities
• Mental skills necessary include strong cognitive functioning, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, administration, behavioural information gathering, analysis and evaluation, research, report writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification. In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required (ANZSCO Skill Level 1), Experience in service delivery, preferably within the health/disability services sectors using ethical practise and a non-aversive approach is required. An understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, communication and Functional Assessment and the relationship with behaviour.
• Registration and annual practising certificate may be required,
• Ability to drive is often required so a driving license will typically be needed.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.