Psychologist

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive psychology service to schools including undertaking psychological assessments, counselling and referral for students and families.

Role

 The position of Psychologist has a focus on:

1. Supporting the development and implementation of student wellbeing across the College.

2. Working collaboratively to implement programs for students deemed `At Risk¿.

3. Conducting psychological assessments, analysing results and implementing recommendations to support students. 

4. Providing 1:1 counselling for students dealing with emotional, social and behavioural issues/concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality case management and support to students.

• Undertake individual and/or group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students to assist them in enhancing their capacity to self-manage their social, emotional and educational needs.

• Administer assessments and diagnosis in order to provide advice to staff, students and families.

• Keep thorough and extensive case notes to create transparency and accountability.

• Work in collaboration with the broader wellbeing team.

• Where appropriate, contribute to whole school, year level and small group programs.

• Develop and implement Department of Education (DE) and College procedures and policies to support and foster the wellbeing of students.

• Establish and maintain links with Student Support Services, school networks and relevant su…