School Mental Health Practitioner - Ed Support

Victorian Government; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education rental property

Professional development

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria is seeking Mental Health Practitioners to expand mental health and wellbeing support across government schools in Swan Hill. The role focuses on prevention, promotion, and early intervention for students with diverse mental health needs.

As part of a national program, you will work with education staff, health professionals, and families to deliver evidence-based supports, including short-term counselling and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mental health prevention and promotion activities in schools.
• Ability to input into development and evaluation of wellbeing strategies.
• Direct counselling experience with students with a range of mental health needs.
• Experience coordinating supports for young people with complex needs.
• Strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school.
• Provide early intervention services including short-term counselling.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with external services.
• Collaborate with regions and local health providers to engage further support.
• Liaise with school nurses and Student Support Services staff to provide support.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Counselling

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Psychologist (AHPRA registered)

Mental Health Nurse (AHPRA)

Social Worker (AASW eligible)

Occupational Therapist (AHPRA)

Counsellor (ACA/PACFA Level 2-4)

Job description

Department of Education Victoria is seeking Mental Health Practitioners to expand mental health and wellbeing support across government schools in Swan Hill. The role focuses on prevention, promotion, and early intervention for students with diverse mental health needs.

As part of a national program, you will work with education staff, health professionals, and families to deliver evidence-based supports, including short-term counselling and risk management.