Supporting Students' Emotional Wellbeing

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $80,000 - $90,000
Student Counsellor Role Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives by providing high-quality counselling services supporting their psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

As a compassionate and experienced counsellor, you will provide support to students across Primary and Secondary levels at Rivercrest Christian College.

You will work collaboratively with the Heads of School, Psychologist, and our Educational Support Team to ensure a coordinated, student-centred approach to wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide short-term counselling, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and case management to support students' emotional and psychological wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with the Wellbeing Team to assess and support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
  • Assist students in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals, and support those at risk of disengagement.
  • Deliver counselling in individual and group settings and liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated care and clear referral pathways.
  • Communicate proactively with staff and families to identify and support students' social-emotional needs.
  • Promote a whole-school approach to wellbeing and contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive school culture.
  • Organise and participate in parent and staff information sessions and support school-wide wellbeing initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, contributing to wellbeing policy development and offering professional learning on wellbeing practices.
  • Apply a range of age-appropriate interventions and restorative practices, with awareness of confidentiality, ethical conduct, and legal obligations.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Successful completion of an Australian Counselling Association (ACA) approved qualification in counselling or youth work.
  • Current membership with a relevant professional association for psychology, counselling, social work, or youth work.
  • Proven experience counselling children and adolescents in an educational or youth-focused setting.
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and/or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
  • Sound understanding of learning disabilities and how they impact student wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct wellbeing and risk assessments and implement appropriate responses.
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to maintain professional documentation and case notes.

Rivercrest Christian College is a child-safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College's Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policy. Applicants are required to provide a valid working with children's check.

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