School Mental Health Practitioner: Empower Student Wellbeing

Department of Education Victoria; Mortlake; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria seeks a qualified Mental Health Practitioner to join government secondary school campuses and specialist settings in the Mortlake area. You will deliver early intervention and short-term counselling, build staff capability, and coordinate supports for students with complex mental health needs.

Working within the Education Department, you will collaborate with regional mental health branches to implement school wellbeing plans and ensure student safety and

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor with appropriate registration.
• Direct counselling experience with students and families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide early intervention and short-term counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services and short-term counselling for students at risk.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with internal teams and external providers.
• Contribute to school wellbeing policies and professional learning of staff.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Wellbeing support

Education

Psychologist with AHPRA

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Social Worker

Registered Occupational Therapist

Accredited Counsellor (ACA/PACFA)

Job description

The Department of Education Victoria seeks a qualified Mental Health Practitioner to join government secondary school campuses and specialist settings in the Mortlake area. You will deliver early intervention and short-term counselling, build staff capability, and coordinate supports for students with complex mental health needs.

Working within the Education Department, you will collaborate with regional mental health branches to implement school wellbeing plans and ensure student safety and