The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) is currently seeking a school counsellor / psychologist to join their team in Term 1, 2023. This position will be based at St Clare’s High School, Taree, 3 days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (can be negotiated).
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) is responsible for the leadership, operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 21,000 students in 44 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, one K–12 school, one flexible learning centre and one special school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The role of School Counsellor / School Psychologist aims to assist school communities to support students in achieving educational success and social-emotional wellbeing by:
- working collaboratively with students, school staff, families, and communities to enable students to reach both educational and social-emotional outcomes through proactive and reactive strategies
- providing expertise in mental health, child development, and education and learning
- providing consultation, assessment, and intervention that assist school communities to support students to achieve academic success, psychological health and social and emotional well-being and respond to the educational and wellbeing needs of their students:
- individual assessments
- personal counselling
- behaviour management interventions
- consultation
- professional development for teachers and parents
All School Counsellors / School Psychologists will be supported with ongoing professional learning and networking opportunities to improve their knowledge and professional capacity. Professional Practice and Development processes for the role of School Counsellor / School Psychologist will be established in consultation with the Coordinator: Counselling Team. These will include feedback mechanisms from Principals and relevant CSO and school staff.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Eligible for employment with the Catholic Schools Office Maitland Newcastle
- Experience in assessment of psychological & educational needs and provision of evidence-based counselling interventions for school aged students
- Experience in providing expert advice to schools on mental health, child & adolescent development, education, and learning
- Respect for the mission of Catholic schooling in the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, respectful and productive relationships with key school and community partners
- Demonstrated knowledge of local community agencies including referral pathways
- Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills,
- Previous experience of working within a school setting (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4-year degree in psychology, social work or counselling. Psychologists must be registered with AHPRA.
- Current drivers’ licence
- Current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Employees Enterprise Agreement 2019.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Emma Merlino on Tel: (02) 4979 1219 or via email: [email protected]
TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Friday 16th December 2022 at 11.59pm