Psychologist - Elanora State School

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Are you a compassionate Psychologist committed to nurturing the mental well-being of children and young people? Join our vibrant, expanding team of professionals making a real impact across the Gold Coast Region of Queensland. Take this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.5FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.

Who We Are

Elanora State School has been proudly serving the community of Elanora since 1983. Our school is an Independent Public School which allows us more flexibility and greater autonomy. Elanora State School has a strong tradition of excellence and we are proud of our student achievement in the Academic arena, Music and Sport. The school has been acknowledged State-wide for our Inclusive Education focus and Lead to Succeed Program.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

• Undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
• Provide advice on diagnoses provided by external professionals and monitor students' progress.
• Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
• Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programs for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, for example - Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.
  
  

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

What Your Day Will Look Like…

Every day, you'll apply your clinical knowledge and decision-making to deliver targeted therapeutic interventions that address mild to moderate mental health needs of students and make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. Collaborating with key school staff and working directly with students and families, you'll support the mental health needs of students, ensure exceptional service standards, and contribute to innovative approaches in supporting the needs of young people in an education setting. Through mentorship, leadership, and community engagement, your role will profoundly impact the lives of families while advancing professional practices.

Benefits

• FREE Group and Individual Supervision
• Flexible school holiday arrangements - including work from home
• Opportunity to accrue additional leave
• Connection and consultation with other EQ Psychologists
• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Opportunities for individual and group interventions and assessments with a diverse range of presentations
• Utilisation of regional resources and assessments
• Manageable case load and record keeping built in to your day
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities and allowance
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid reproductive and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Superannuation (12.75%) and leave loading (17.5%)
  
  

Why work with us?

• A recent survey of South East Regional School Psychologists found that 100% of current school Psychologist staff have indicated that they would recommend working for Education Queensland to other Psychologists.
• Current School Psychologists have identified they value:
  • Professional development opportunities,School holiday flexibility,
  • Supportive school and regional teams,
  • Working with young people and
  • Work/life balance as the best parts of working for Education Queensland
    
  Ready To Apply?
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
    
    
  We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
  
  Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
  
  Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
  
  Occupational group Education & TrainingSeniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
  Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
  Job function
  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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