Guidance Counsellor/Psychologist
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We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Guidance Counsellor/Psychologist to provide professional expertise, leadership and support to the school community in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans and programs to assist students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes.
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About the Role:
* The position will collaboratively negotiate, develop and implement programs for students that have a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies; are responsive to identified personal, social, emotional and educational needs; and aim to foster resilience and personal skills development.
* Guidance Counsellors are guided by a specific theoretical orientation influenced by their global view of the school and the services available to it. Any intervention with Primary and Secondary school students has to take particular notice of the student within the context of the family.
* A particular emphasis will be to empower school communities to assist students in crisis or with diverse learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Facilitate proactive, preventative and evidence-based practices and initiatives that promote student social, emotional, and educational development and the mental health and wellbeing of students.
2. Facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school staff and external support agencies, involving a multidisciplinary approach, to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
3. Assess presenting issues and conduct activities such as intakes, student observation and psychoeducational assessment to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels, or psychological and emotional status to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
Requirements:
* Proven capacity to develop and implement counselling programs and associated strategies and services to support the needs of students with personal, social and emotional needs.
* Demonstrated capacity to effectively respond to sensitive and complex student issues within an ethical framework.
* Capacity for effective counselling and individual case management involving a multidisciplinary approach, within an environment of competing priorities.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary range.
* Annual leave at 17.5% leave loading.
* Salary packaging options.
* Modern facilities, equipment and resources.
* Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement).
What We Offer:
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
* A supportive and flexible working environment.
* A commitment to promoting and protecting the rights, interests and wellbeing of children.
How to Apply:
* Please submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume, to us via email.
* We require you to nominate at least two professional referees.