Part-Time Counsellor

1 week ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education Rockhampton Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a part-time counsellor to provide counselling services to students at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Mackay. This is a full-time continuing position, commencing from January 2025.

Job Responsibilities
  • Prepare for individual counselling sessions via assessment, case formulation and intervention planning.
  • Plan, prepare and provide small group interventions for students relevant to need.
  • Assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed.
  • Provide counselling support and follow up response to student protection risk management issues.
  • In collaboration with other staff, provide direct input and support to the implementation of individual intervention plans (e.g., NCCD).
  • Assist in providing information for staff to present sessions and/or programs to students.
  • Assess immediate level of risk of students in crisis and provide appropriate crisis interventions, including referral to acute services where required.
  • Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students and their families.
  • Provide professional support and advice to staff, parents, and students in relation to counselling, mental health, and wellbeing.
  • Provide immediate support for staff in crisis and assist them to access the Employee Assistance Program (Working Well) or other appropriate referrals.
  • In times of critical incidents, provide counselling services as required.
Requirements
  • Minimum required qualifications are a relevant 4-year undergraduate degree from the disciplines of Social Work, Psychology or B Education + Masters Guidance & Counselling.
  • Australian work rights
  • A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position
  • Undertake Student Protection Training
  • Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of $52,015 - $76,667 (pending experience and qualifications) + 12.75% superannuation.
  • Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Modern facilities and resources
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

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