Mental Health Practitioner
Core
Delivering mental health prevention, promotion, and early intervention services (including short-term counselling) in government secondary schools while building staff capacity.
Role type
Senior IC mental health practitioner (education support)
Builds
Whole-school health and wellbeing plans, prevention programs, and early intervention strategies
Domain
Education + Mental Health
Required skills
Evidence-based direct counselling, small group facilitation, risk assessment, care coordination, policy development, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Experience with complex student needs, legislative knowledge of health privacy, professional development leadership
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver short-term counselling and early intervention for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns; Coordinate supports and referrals for students with complex needs; Provide professional learning and advice to teachers and school leadership to build wellbeing capacity; Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies in collaboration with families and external agencies; Contribute to whole-school health and wellbeing plans and policies; Maintain professional competence and meet legislative requirements regarding student health information privacy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC