School-Based Mental Health Specialist

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $78,120 - $98,160
Job Role Overview

The Mental Health Practitioner will collaborate with the Department of Education to enhance mental health prevention and promotion activities in schools.

This role involves contributing to whole-school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to address matters relating to student mental health and wellbeing, and helping to develop and deliver appropriate programs and strategies in the school according to specified school priorities.

The successful applicant will provide early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health concerns.

They will also coordinate supports for students with complex needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions, local mental health service providers, and other health professionals to engage further support as required.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Intervention Strategies
    • Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs, collaborating with families, other professionals, and agencies when appropriate to effectively manage risk.
  • Provide Professional Support Services
    • Provide professional support services in a school setting, including mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention activities (including short-term counselling) for students with a range of mental health needs, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
  • Liaise with Other Departments
    • Liaise with other department areas, including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff, and external service providers where necessary to provide appropriate support to students.
  • Maintain Professional Competence
    • Maintain professional competence and continued professional development, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

The Mental Health Practitioner will be responsible for developing and implementing professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff. They will provide advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students' wellbeing, learning, and developmental outcomes.

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