Adolescent School Psychologist - Wellbeing & Support

anzuk; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Geelong is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join its Allied Health team. You will provide psychological assessment, counselling and therapeutic support to young people facing personal and educational challenges, helping to strengthen wellbeing and engagement in learning.

You will undertake psychoeducational assessments, support crisis and wellbeing initiatives, and work collaboratively with students, families and staff to promote resilience and positive

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• A current Working with Children Check
• A minimum of three years’ experience in assessment and diagnosis, ideally within a school environment or working with adolescents
• Experience with psychoeducational assessment tools and report writing
• Experience developing and implementing mental health, socio-emotional and wellbeing programs
• A commitment to trauma-informed practice, inclusion and child safety
• Strong communication, relationship-building and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• A Master’s Degree in Clinical or Educational Psychology and/or a teaching qualification will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychological counselling, therapy and support to individual students and groups
• Undertaking psychological and psychoeducational assessments
• Supporting students experiencing mental health, emotional, behavioural and learning challenges
• Providing advice and guidance to classroom teams around youth mental health
• Supporting wellbeing and crisis situations as required
• Liaising with families, external clinicians and community agencies
• Contributing to wellbeing programs and professional learning across the Academy
• Maintaining appropriate confidential records and professional standards

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical or Educational Psychology and/or teaching qualification

Job description

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Geelong is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join its Allied Health team. You will provide psychological assessment, counselling and therapeutic support to young people facing personal and educational challenges, helping to strengthen wellbeing and engagement in learning.

You will undertake psychoeducational assessments, support crisis and wellbeing initiatives, and work collaboratively with students, families and staff to promote resilience and positive