Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Advocate

Red Cliffs Secondary College; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cliffs Secondary College in Red Cliffs, VIC, is seeking a dedicated wellbeing professional to provide intake, risk and safety assessments and to respond to disclosures of safety concerns among students.

You will deliver individual and small group interventions, connect students with appropriate services, and advocate for student needs within the school community. A current Working With Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist or counsellor with appropriate registration.
• Direct counselling experience is required.
• Evidence of professional registration and a copy of qualification documentation.
• Current Working With Children Check is required.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families in school, youth or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Act as warm, approachable first contact for students and ensure safety and inclusivity.
• Complete intake, risk and safety assessments for care planning.
• Respond to disclosures of suicidal ideation, self-harm and safety concerns with risk assessments and follow-up.
• Deliver individual brief interventions and small group work with students.
• Provide guidance to connect students with external services (e.g., health and community supports).
• Advocate for students and support teachers and staff in understanding needs.
• Maintain accurate professional notes on interactions and participate in team meetings.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment for positive outcomes.

Skills

Counselling experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with AHPRA / ACA / PACFA

Job description

Red Cliffs Secondary College in Red Cliffs, VIC, is seeking a dedicated wellbeing professional to provide intake, risk and safety assessments and to respond to disclosures of safety concerns among students.

You will deliver individual and small group interventions, connect students with appropriate services, and advocate for student needs within the school community. A current Working With Children Check is required.