School Mental Health & Wellbeing Specialist

Victorian Government; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathalia Secondary College, part of the Victorian Government, seeks a qualified mental health practitioner to support student wellbeing through prevention, early intervention and coordination of services. The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff, families and external health providers to enhance safety, learning and development for students.

The position involves delivering short-term counselling, building staff capability, and contributing to school-wide wellbeing plans in line with

Qualifications

• Qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor of a prescribed class.
• For Psychology: full registration with AHPRA; Mental Health Nurse: AHPRA registration and postgrad in mental health; Social Worker: eligible for AASW; Occupational Therapist: full AHPRA registration; Counsellor: Level 2-4 ACA or PACFA membership.

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 and liaise with external providers.
• Deliver professional learning for staff to improve student wellbeing.
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions for students with complex needs.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Mental health awareness

Collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Bachelor/Master in relevant field

Job description

Nathalia Secondary College, part of the Victorian Government, seeks a qualified mental health practitioner to support student wellbeing through prevention, early intervention and coordination of services. The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff, families and external health providers to enhance safety, learning and development for students.

The position involves delivering short-term counselling, building staff capability, and contributing to school-wide wellbeing plans in line with