Counsellor – Short Term Backfill
Leongatha
Pakenham
Full-time
Part-time
Max Term – 4 weeks | Hours Negotiable
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.
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.
Requirements
- Professional Registration with APHRA or AASW
- Clear Police Check
- Clear Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- 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.
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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