School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

Victorian Government; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government seeks a qualified Mental Health Practitioner to join government secondary schools. You will lead mental health prevention and early intervention initiatives, provide short-term counselling, and coordinate supports for students with complex needs within an educational setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, school leaders and external health professionals to deliver programs, provide professional learning, and ensure privacy and consent compliance across student

Qualifications

• Qualified in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy or counselling as defined by relevant registration bodies.
• Direct counselling experience.
• Registration with AHPRA, AASW (where applicable), or ACA/PACFA (where applicable) and evidence/documentation.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• For psychology applicants, specialisation in educational and/or developmental psychology.
• For mental health nurse applicants, Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership.
• For social workers, membership with ASW and associated accreditation.
• For counsellors, Level 2-4 registration (ACA) or PACFA endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention services in the school setting.
• Provide short-term counselling and support for at-risk students.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with internal and external providers.
• Develop and implement professional support programs for staff and students.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and agencies to manage risk and improve wellbeing.
• Ensure privacy and consent compliance in all student health information activities.

Skills

Mental health prevention

Early intervention

Counselling

Communication

Privacy compliance

Collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

ACA/PACFA registration

Job description

The Victorian Government seeks a qualified Mental Health Practitioner to join government secondary schools. You will lead mental health prevention and early intervention initiatives, provide short-term counselling, and coordinate supports for students with complex needs within an educational setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, school leaders and external health professionals to deliver programs, provide professional learning, and ensure privacy and consent compliance across student