SSS Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
About the DepartmentAbout the Role
  • Providing high level psychology support services to school age students to improve student learning.
  • Undertaking advanced wellbeing interventions that support students and schools
  • Assisting the coordination of student support services within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Contributing to student wellbeing policy development
  • Providing leadership, professionally and operationally, within a multi-disciplinary student support team.
  • Supporting teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly in respect to students with additional needs.
  • Providing authoritative professional advice in relation to issues involving student wellbeing.
  • Collaborating with and providing advice to other student support services team members in respect to complex cases.
  • Contributing to the professional development of other psychologist support service team members.
  • Liaising with community service organisations, DFFH, hospitals, specialist programs and other professionals regarding the support needs for students.
AttributesQualifications and Experience
  • Ability to provide expert consultation to schools, healthcare providers and families on evidence-based, best practices for speech and language development and intervention.
  • Knowledge of student wellbeing issues, disability Inclusion, policies and experience working with schools will be highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience in the initiation, development and implementation of programs, procedures and policies that foster resilience in children and young people to support their educational needs.
  • Experience in critical incident response, desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and school leadership team to ensure holistic care, supporting student learning and wellbeing.
  • Ability to work flexibly, as Student Support Services is a front-line service requiring rapid response.
  • Experience working in schools and with children and youth, desirable.
  • Exceptional planning and organising skills, with an ability to be responsive, taking initiative and accountability for actions.
Mandatory requirements
  • A graduate or post-graduate degree in Psychology or equivalent.
  • Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA).
  • A valid Victorian Working with Children Check and full Drivers' License is required for this position.
Further InformationJob details

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