Mental Health Advocate
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to make a real difference in the lives of students by implementing mental health prevention and promotion activities across the school.
- Developing and delivering programs and strategies that address student wellbeing and mental health needs.
- Providing early intervention services, including short-term counselling, for individual students and groups identified as at-risk or experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns.
- Coordinating supports for students with complex needs, working collaboratively with families, other professionals and agencies as needed to effectively manage risk.
- Qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class.
- Demonstrated direct counselling experience.
- A current Working With Children Check.
- Specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology (for Psychology applicants).
- Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (for Mental Health Nurse applicants).
- Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark (for Social Work applicants).
- Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement (for Occupational Therapy applicants).
- Level 3-4 registration (ACA) or a Registered Clinical Counsellor endorsement (PACFA) (for Counselling applicants).
A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment.
Please note that continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law.
Selection Criteria- The ability to develop and deliver effective mental health prevention and promotion programs.
- Experience in providing early intervention services and coordinating supports for students with complex needs.
- Demonstrated communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
- A clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
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