Trauma‑Informed Student Counsellor

Deakin University; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gym facilities on campus

Medical centres on campus

Flexible working arrangements

Extended parental leave

Job summary

Deakin University is seeking a Counsellor to provide accessible, inclusive mental health support to a diverse student community. You will deliver evidence-based assessments, brief counselling, and referrals to promote wellbeing and academic success.

You will work with students, academic staff and wellbeing teams to create a mentally healthy learning environment and contribute to improvement initiatives across the university.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or related discipline, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive experience.
• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA or membership of AASW.
• Experience providing evidence-based mental health assessment, risk assessment and short-term counselling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health assessments, referrals and short-term counselling interventions.
• Manage range of student mental health presentations, including complex and risk-related concerns.
• Collaborate with students, staff and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated support.
• Develop and deliver wellbeing initiatives and mental health promotion activities.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and clinical record management.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Counselling

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology or Social Work

AHPRA registration or AASW membership

Tools

Clinical record management

Job description

Deakin University is seeking a Counsellor to provide accessible, inclusive mental health support to a diverse student community. You will deliver evidence-based assessments, brief counselling, and referrals to promote wellbeing and academic success.

You will work with students, academic staff and wellbeing teams to create a mentally healthy learning environment and contribute to improvement initiatives across the university.