Psychologist - North Queensland Region, Charters Towers, Education

2 weeks ago

Northern QLD, Australia Department of Education Full time $80,000 - $105,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated compassionate Psychologist to join our team. As part of the Wellbeing Workforce, you will play a crucial role in providing mental health and wellbeing support and assistance to students and their families facing various challenges. Your responsibilities will include assessing student needs, developing care plans,
connecting clients with resources and services, advocating for their rights and offering emotional support.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).

About the Role:

The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The Wellbeing professionals employed through the Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support available to students.

The Wellbeing Workforce will ensure every Queensland primary and secondary state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families to assist them in resolving personal or relationship concerns.
  • Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
  • Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programs for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, for example - Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.
  • Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.

Interested? To Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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