School Psychologist - Counselling & Wellbeing
Core
Provide professional short-term counselling, early intervention, and consultation to students, families, and staff to support mental health and wellbeing.
Role type
School Psychologist (Counselling & Wellbeing)
Builds
Student wellbeing programs and individual support plans
Domain
Education / Mental Health
Required skills
short-term counselling, early intervention, crisis response, consultation with families/staff, external professional referrals, child protection obligations, accurate record keeping
Preferred skills
experience supporting adolescents and families, knowledge of mental health issues affecting young people, advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Technologies
school systems for case notes and data
Responsibilities
Provide goal-oriented short-term counselling and early intervention support to students. Respond appropriately in crisis situations and follow established student safety and wellbeing procedures. Consult with school staff and families regarding the mental health and wellbeing of individual students. Collaborate with school leaders, pastoral and health staff, and student support teams. Liaise with external mental health professionals and agencies and make referrals where appropriate. Contribute to individual support planning and the development and delivery of student wellbeing programs. Deliver presentations and group counselling for students, staff and families as required. Maintain accurate, secure and confidential case notes, records, reports and data using approved school systems.