Child Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago

Shire of South Gippsland, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $90,366 - $114,492
Job Title: Counsellor - Max Term

Immediate Start for a Counsellor in a Max Term Capacity to Cover Leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct counselling support and other intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs.

The Counsellor will work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver professional support services, including direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
  • Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals, and agencies when appropriate, and managing the associated risks.
  • Liaise with external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
  • Work collaboratively to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
  • Provide leadership and professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of the schools to improve students' learning and developmental outcomes.
  • Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
  • Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
  • Contribute to the safety of all students by adhering to child safe policies, procedures, and codes of conduct to ensure all students are in a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment.
Selection Criteria:
  • Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising, and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Highly developed communication, networking, and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
  • Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
Mandatory Requirements:
  • Professional registration with AHPRA or AASW.
  • Clear police check.
  • Clear working with children check.
  • Current Victorian driver's licence.
Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field with appropriate post-graduate qualifications is required.

  • Psychology.
  • Counselling.
  • Social work.
  • Occupational therapy.
  • Nursing.
Benefits:

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of students and their families.

Other Information:

Community College Gippsland is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and employees. We welcome applications from diverse candidates who share our values and commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

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