School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Department of Education Victoria; Rutherglen; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Education Victoria – Rutherglen VIC is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join its education support services. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and targeted support for students with wellbeing needs, working alongside school staff and health professionals.

The successful candidate will provide short-term counselling, coordinate complex supports, and contribute to school wellbeing plans.

Formación

• Qualified in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy or counselling with appropriate registration.
• Direct counselling experience in a school or youth setting is highly desirable.
• Current Working With Children Check and professional registration evidence required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide early intervention services including short-term counselling to students at risk.
• Deliver mental health prevention and promotion activities within the school.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with internal and external services.
• Develop and implement professional support programs for staff in schools.
• Liaise with regional mental health teams and external health professionals as needed.
• Maintain professional development and compliance with privacy and reporting requirements.

Conocimientos

Mental health prevention

Policy development

Counselling support

Coordination of supports

Communication skills

Privacy knowledge

Educación

Psychologist registration

Mental health nurse registration

Social worker registration

Occupational therapist registration

Counselling credential

Descripción del empleo

Department of Education Victoria – Rutherglen VIC is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join its education support services. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and targeted support for students with wellbeing needs, working alongside school staff and health professionals.

The successful candidate will provide short-term counselling, coordinate complex supports, and contribute to school wellbeing plans.