School Psychologist: Counselling & Assessment

NSW Department of Education; The Lagoon; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation leave

Flex leave

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Travel allowances

Fitness Passport

Indemnity insurance

Job summary

Wallerawang Public School in regional NSW is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to provide counselling and psychological assessments across primary and high school settings. The role forms part of the NSW Department of Education's school counselling service and includes supervision opportunities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing and learning outcomes, with professional development and support for

Qualifications

• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.
• WWCC clearance (NSW) is required.
• Driver’s licence and ability to travel between work sites is required.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups.
• Administer cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments and report results.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and external agencies to plan student support.
• Work with the school community to support students with complex behavioural needs.
• Assist schools in responding to serious incidents as part of a team.
• Contribute to the social, emotional and academic development of students.

Skills

Counselling

Psychological assessment

Education

General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

Wallerawang Public School in regional NSW is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to provide counselling and psychological assessments across primary and high school settings. The role forms part of the NSW Department of Education's school counselling service and includes supervision opportunities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to support student wellbeing and learning outcomes, with professional development and support for