School-Based Mental Health Specialist

Government schools; Maffra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maffra Secondary College in Victoria seeks an Education Support Class Level 1 Range 4 professional to enhance student wellbeing. You will deliver mental health prevention and early intervention services, provide short-term counselling, and coordinate supports for students with complex needs in collaboration with families, health professionals and region staff.

Applicants must meet qualifying professions (psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor) with

Qualifications

• Implement mental health prevention and promotion activities across the school.
• Contribute to development, implementation, evaluation of wellbeing processes.
• Provide evidence-based counselling support to students.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication with staff, students, and families.
• Understand privacy requirements for health information.

Responsibilities

• Enhance mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school by contributing to policies and plans.
• Provide early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for at-risk students.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with external services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and agencies to manage risk.
• Maintain professional competence and participate in ongoing development.
• Liaise with nurses and Student Support Services to support wellbeing.

Skills

Mental health promotion

Counselling

Communication skills

Interagency collaboration

Privacy compliance

Education

Psychologist (AHPRA)

Mental Health Nurse (AHPRA)

Social Worker (AASW)

Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)

Counsellor (ACA/PACFA)

Job description

Maffra Secondary College in Victoria seeks an Education Support Class Level 1 Range 4 professional to enhance student wellbeing. You will deliver mental health prevention and early intervention services, provide short-term counselling, and coordinate supports for students with complex needs in collaboration with families, health professionals and region staff.

Applicants must meet qualifying professions (psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor) with