Counsellor - Short Term Backfill

Max Term - 4 weeks

Hours Negotiable

Multi Campus - Leongatha & Pakenham

Applications close 5pm Friday 29th August.
It's school, but not as you know it
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Counsellor to join our team in max term capacity to cover leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct counselling support and other intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs. The Counsellor will work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Deliver professional support services, including direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
• Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals, and agencies when appropriate, and managing the associated risks.
• Liaise with external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
• Work collaboratively to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school Wellbeing staff and Teachers.
• Provide leadership and professional learning to others, such as Teachers and other school Wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of the schools to improve students' learning and developmental outcomes.
• Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
• Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.
• Contribute to the safety of all students by adhering to the Child Safe Policies, Procedures and Codes of Conduct to ensure all students with CCG are in a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment. CCG is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising, and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing.
• Highly developed communication, networking, and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Mandatory Requirements

• Professional Registration with APHRA or AASW
• Clear Police Check
• Clear Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Qualifications
Required
Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant field with appropriate post-graduate qualification/s (such as mental health accreditation):

• Psychology
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Nursing

Desirable

• For Mental Health Nurse applicants, hold a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• For Occupational Therapist applicants, hold a Better Access to Mental Health endorsement.
• For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology.

If this sounds like the next step you want to take to make a difference to the community in a meaningful way, please submit your application with resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.
For further information and a full position description please see our website
Community College Gippsland (CCG) is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. CCG supports and adheres to Child Safety Standards.

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The CCG community welcomes people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are enhanced by our diversity and learn through inclusion, respect and understanding.

At CCG We

• Provide a safe and inclusive environment that is free from discrimination
• Empower students and harness their uniqueness through voice and agency
• Ensure equal employment opportunities for all and encourage the participation of underrepresented staff
• Celebrate the differences of our people and recognise their unique contributions to our community