Counsellor Advocate

4 days ago


Wodonga, Victoria, Australia beBeeMentalHealthSpecialist Full time $86,407 - $94,427
Overview

As a mental health specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering supportive services to students.

This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of students while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

  • Deliver engaging workshops on topics such as stress management, mindfulness, and time management.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive support services to students.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide responsive and outcome-focused mental health support to students through both face-to-face and online consultations.

Play a key role in helping students navigate personal, emotional, and educational challenges.

Collaborate with staff on student-related matters and provide expert guidance.

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance student well-being and academic success.
  • Lead initiatives to promote child safety and act as a key contact officer for child safety compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.

Eligibility for membership with professional bodies such as AASW, APS, or ACWA.

Proven experience in short-term counselling and crisis response.

  • Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach.
  • A deep understanding of Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting, and Duty of Care.
About Us:

We are an education provider committed to changing lives through education.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we create a supportive environment where both students and employees can grow and succeed.

Our goal is to deliver even greater outcomes for our learners and communities across regional Victoria.

Child Safety Commitment:

Central to our values, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of young people.

Staff must complete child safe training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.