School-Based Wellbeing Counselor & Intervention Specialist

Smartrecruiters, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartrecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to provide individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development. The role includes conducting risk assessments, delivering psychological first aid after incidents, and collaborating with teachers on trauma-informed strategies.

You will help build IEPs and BSPs, participate in SSG meetings, and contribute to school-wide initiatives promoting connectedness and reducing absenteeism.

Qualifications

• High level understanding of student wellbeing initiatives and how to apply them in a school setting.
• Ability to lead and work in a multidisciplinary team to support students with academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.
• Ability to provide assessment and intervention for students with wellbeing needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and high interpersonal skills including building constructive relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety plans and crisis intervention as needed.
• Run programmes focusing on emotional self‑regulation, resilience, conflict resolution, and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement trauma-informed strategies and proactive classroom management.
• Contribute to IEPs, BSPs, and participate in SSG meetings.
• Implement school-wide initiatives to promote connectedness and reduce absenteeism.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate relevant information to staff and families.

Skills

Counselling

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Smartrecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to provide individual and small-group counselling to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development. The role includes conducting risk assessments, delivering psychological first aid after incidents, and collaborating with teachers on trauma-informed strategies.

You will help build IEPs and BSPs, participate in SSG meetings, and contribute to school-wide initiatives promoting connectedness and reducing absenteeism.