Adolescent Wellbeing Counselor - School Support

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinnon Secondary College in Melbourne is seeking a skilled wellbeing practitioner to provide counselling and brief interventions to students, and to assess risk and safety as part of the school’s wellbeing framework. You will work with the Wellbeing Team to develop programs, liaise with families and external services, and help create a caring, inclusive environment that supports student resilience.

Applicants should have tertiary qualifications in psychology or related fields and experience in

Qualifications

• Tertiary level qualifications in psychology, social work, behavioural/social sciences, community services or a related discipline that provides a sound understanding of working with adolescents in counselling.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and ability to provide brief interventions and counsel young people.
• Experience developing student wellbeing programs within schools (mindfulness, social skills, emotional management).
• Ability to provide family support within a school framework.
• Experience conducting risk assessments including suicide and violence risk and developing action plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and brief interventions to students as required.
• Conduct safety assessments including risk of suicide, violence, abuse and neglect and develop action plans to mitigate risks.
• Liaise with external support agencies and specialists as required.
• Contribute to a whole school approach to student engagement and wellbeing.
• Advise on proactive wellbeing programs and work with the Wellbeing Team for coordinated support.
• Report cases to leadership and follow child safety requirements.
• Consult with staff and parents on wellbeing matters and conduct meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and up-to-date client records.

Skills

Adolescent development

Counselling

Wellbeing programs

Family support

Risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, behavioural/social sciences, community services or related discipline

Job description

McKinnon Secondary College in Melbourne is seeking a skilled wellbeing practitioner to provide counselling and brief interventions to students, and to assess risk and safety as part of the school’s wellbeing framework. You will work with the Wellbeing Team to develop programs, liaise with families and external services, and help create a caring, inclusive environment that supports student resilience.

Applicants should have tertiary qualifications in psychology or related fields and experience in