School Mental Health Practitioner - Part-Time

Government schools; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

John Fawkner College invites applications for a Mental Health Practitioner to support student wellbeing in partnership with Victorian government schools.

The role focuses on prevention, early intervention and counselling in a school setting, working with staff and families to implement wellbeing plans. The position is part-time (two days per week) and aligns with the Department of Education priorities.

Competenze

• Qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., AHPRA or ACA/PACFA) is required.
• Experience in educational settings and wellbeing programs is desirable.

Mansioni

• Provide mental health prevention and promotion activities within the school.
• Deliver short-term counselling and early intervention to students identified as at risk.
• Coordinate supports for students with complex needs with external health providers.
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers and families to implement wellbeing plans.
• Maintain professional development and comply with relevant privacy and consent guidelines.

Conoscenze

Mental health promotion

Counselling

Intervention planning

Collaboration

Formazione

Psychologist

Social worker

Mental health nurse

Occupational therapist

Counsellor

Descrizione del lavoro

John Fawkner College invites applications for a Mental Health Practitioner to support student wellbeing in partnership with Victorian government schools.

The role focuses on prevention, early intervention and counselling in a school setting, working with staff and families to implement wellbeing plans. The position is part-time (two days per week) and aligns with the Department of Education priorities.