Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Murrindindi
Reference: 1518460
The ability to develop positive relationships and work therapeutically with adolescents experiencing psychological, behavioural and mental health issues.
The ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to schools, including psychological assessments, counselling and referral for students and families.
Proven capacity to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team
and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
Highly developed communication, teamwork skills and interpersonal skills.
The capacity to apply highly developed assessment, conceptual and analytical skills.
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To provide therapeutic counselling services for students experiencing psychological, behavioural and mental health issues, and communicate with parents and staff where appropriate.
Undertake psychosocial assessments and provide information to clients, staff and parents regarding steps to assist the development of the client.
Advise and assist staff and school administration in developing relevant policies, and providing relevant professional development for staff.
The role of Mental Health Practitioner at Alexandra SC is 3 term contract at 0.4 EFT (2 days per week).
The MHP will work within a multidisciplinary team setting and is expected to provide therapeutic support and consultation for students, parents and staff. The Wellbeing Team consists of a Wellbeing Coordinator, Chaplain, School Nurse, Family Engagement Officer and other sessional clinicians.
Students at Alexandra SC range form 11 ¿ 18 years old, and may present with a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, social issues, behavioural difficulties, and personality disorders.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Our school
We are a secondary school of around 330 students and 60 staff. We pride ourselves on the `family¿ atmosphere of our college, where every student is known by name and has a strong sense of belonging.
Our students mix well between year levels; this friendliness is especially striking in our music program, school productions, ski program and at the start of each day in our Vertical Home Groups. We have a strong sporting culture, with individuals and teams regularly competing at State level.
Our college is large enough to offer an extensive curriculum, both academic and applied, that allows our senior students to confidently embark on the career pathway of their choice.
The College has a proud record of achievement; NAPLAN, VCE, Student Survey Results, Staff Survey and Parent Survey Results are, in almost every area, well above like schools and above state averages. This is due to our talented and hard-working staff, friendly and positive rural students, and supportive wider community.
¿Our facilities
The College is proud of its spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds. We have a stadium with an indoor basketball court, gymnasium and squash courts (that we share with our local community after hours), a college hall with excellent sound and lighting (that is used for college concerts and productions), two large ovals, tennis courts and ample recreational space for active and passive activity.
Our college classrooms are inviting, with excellent ICT functionality and well-resourced with specialised equipment.
Our people
Our staff have built a fantastic workplace culture here at the college, where we enjoy learning from each other as well as encouraging and supporting our staff to engage with the very best in professional learning beyond our school.
We have an excellent induction and mentorship program to support new staff, tailored to their needs and experience.
Our workplace is known for its friendly atmosphere, that extends beyond the school day with regular organised social activities.
Our community
Alexandra Secondary College stands on the Country of the Taungurung people, nestled between mountains and alongside the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon. It is an outstanding place to enjoy the great outdoors or enjoy the increasingly renowned hospitality industry.
We are committed to always being a school community where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, and treated equitably.
Our wider rural community is friendly and welcoming to new people and very supportive of our school.
Alexandra is located 140 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, with a population of nearly 3,000. Our college serves as the only secondary school for the nearby towns of Marysville, Eildon, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Merton, Molesworth and surrounds. Over ninety percent of primary students feed into our school, which is unique and adds to the family atmosphere where students not only learn together but grow up together.