College Counsellor Position: Mental Health Expert
1 day ago
We are seeking a skilled College Counsellor to join our team at St Patrick's College, Mackay. This is a full-time contract position, commencing from January 2025 until January 2026.
Job DescriptionThe successful applicant will provide counselling services to students, fostering their development and mental health. They will apply counselling skills, engage in individual and group interventions, and work collaboratively with other staff members.
- Typical Duties:
- 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.
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- 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.
We offer a competitive salary of $86,702 - $127,793 (pending experience and qualifications) + 12.75% superannuation. You will also receive:
- 4 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students and their families while developing your career as a College Counsellor.
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