CareerPlan

School Psychologist (Parental Leave Cover)

Sydenham, ChristchurchFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-03

Core

Registered School Psychologist providing assessment, therapeutic interventions, and wellbeing guidance to students in a secondary school setting.

Role type

School Psychologist (IC)

Builds

Student wellbeing outcomes and safe, inclusive school environment

Domain

Education / Mental Health

Required skills

Psychological assessment, brief therapeutic interventions, crisis response planning, stakeholder collaboration, professional guidance

Preferred skills

Experience with adolescents, building positive relationships with families and staff, inclusive environment advocacy

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Provide confidential psychological assessment and support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns; Collaborate with deans, nurses, and senior leaders to support student wellbeing; Deliver professional guidance to staff; Liaise with parents and external agencies for referrals; Participate in crisis response planning

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC