Temporary position for 6 months
- Full-time hours
- Fitzroy, North
- Temporary position for 6 months (full-time)
- $69.44 - $74.90 ph + super
- 9am - 5pm on campus
**The Organisation**:
Beaumont People are proud to be partnering with a reputable and highly regarded national University based in North Melbourne that boasts an inclusive and supportive culture. This campus sits in an idyllic location, easily accessible by public transport, close to beautiful parks and shops.
**The Opportunity**:
This role will see you working in a close-knit team of Student Counsellors, providing one on one, confidential support to students. Duties include:
- Provide culturally informed psycho-social counselling services, information and resources to students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Participate in regular case management and peer review processes and identify recurrent client management issues.
- Contribute to the achievement of Counselling Service Operational Plans which includes planning and implementing workshops, training programs and individual counselling.
- Provide advice and recommendations as required on matters involving counselling activities or the personal wellbeing of students, particularly where urgent action is required e.g. crises.
- Liaise with faculties and schools to establish sustainable preventative programs to assist students to manage their mental health and developing resilience.
- Maintain strong collegial working relationships with staff within the Student Support Services Directorate, across the university, and with relevant external bodies.
- Observe university record management and privacy policies in the collection and maintenance of data and contribute to reporting as required.
- Participate in and contribute to strategic projects to enhance students' personal and social adjustment to university, as requested by the National Manager, Counselling.
**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
- Full registration with AHPRA) as a psychologist, or current full membership with AASW, or full clinical membership of the PACFA, or minimum level 3 with ACA.
- Valid Working With Children Check.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, ethical and practice requirements e.g. confidentiality, privacy, anti-discrimination, and mandatory reporting.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Knowledge and understanding of the broader service system and demonstrated capacity to facilitate appropriate and effective referrals as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate groups and/or training and development workshops, particularly with an outreach focus.
- Experience - Proven ability to work autonomously, and effectively as a member of a team, with high levels of accountability.
- Capacity to balance outreach programs with the provision of individual counselling services.
**Closing Dates**:
This position is due to commence