School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government is seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to work in government secondary campuses. The role focuses on delivering short-term counselling, prevention and promotion activities, and coordinating supports for students with complex mental health needs.

Applicants must hold registration with the relevant regulatory body and have demonstrated experience in school-based mental health services, with strong collaboration across school wellbeing teams and external

Qualifications

• Must have professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (AHPRA for psychologists/mental health nurses; AASW for social workers; ACA/PACFA for counsellors).
• Experience delivering mental health support within school settings.
• Ability to design and deliver wellbeing prevention and promotion programs.
• Ability to provide short-term counselling and early intervention.
• Experience coordinating supports for students with complex needs with external services.
• Strong communication and collaboration with school staff and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for students identified as at-risk.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with internal teams and external service providers.
• Deliver professional learning to teachers and wellbeing staff on mental health prevention and promotion.
• Develop and implement evidence-based mental health plans and interventions within the school setting.
• Liaise with school nurses, Student Support Services, and regional mental health teams to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain professional competence and comply with privacy and consent requirements.

Skills

Counselling

Coordination with services

Communication

Privacy laws

Wellbeing program development

Assessment

Education

Professional registration with relevant board (AHPRA/AASW/ACA/PACFA)

Job description

The Victorian Government is seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to work in government secondary campuses. The role focuses on delivering short-term counselling, prevention and promotion activities, and coordinating supports for students with complex mental health needs.

Applicants must hold registration with the relevant regulatory body and have demonstrated experience in school-based mental health services, with strong collaboration across school wellbeing teams and external