School Psychologist – (0.2 FTE)
Location
Regional NSW – Bathurst & Central West NSW
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration
Base salary ranges from $101,122 to $160,983, plus incentives and leave loading, employer's superannuation contribution and other benefits such as recreation leave, flex leave, travel allowance and a Fitness Passport program. The total remuneration package is valued up to $182,461.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short‐term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of their training, experience and supervision.
* Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
* Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities.
* Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results of assessments and interventions and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
* Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‐based support for students.
* Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.
* Refers students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc. and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
* General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
* Current and valid driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites; must have a valid unrestricted provisional or full driver's licence.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.
Background Checks
Employment may be subject to the Department's National Criminal Records Check to determine suitability for employment.
Traditional Custodians
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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