COLLEGE COUNSELLOR

About the role
An exciting opportunity currently exists within the Chanel College Counselling team. We are seeking a full-time Counsellor who will provide counselling services to Chanel College, commencing 16 January 2023.  This is a 12 month maternity leave contract position.   

Typical duties

• Plan, prepare and provide small group interventions for students relevant to need.
• Assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed.
• In collaboration with other staff, provide direct input and support to the implementation of individual intervention plans (e.g., NCCD).
• Assist in providing information for staff to present sessions and/or programs to students.
• Assess immediate level of risk of students in crisis and provide appropriate crisis interventions, including referral to acute services where required.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students and their families.
• Provide professional support and advice to staff, parents, and students in relation to counselling, mental health, and wellbeing.
• Provide immediate support for staff in crisis and assist them to access the Employee Assistance Program (Working Well) or other appropriate referrals.
• In times of critical incidents, provide counselling services as required.
• Provide counselling support and follow up response to student protection risk management issues.
• Prepare for individual counselling sessions via assessment, case formulation and intervention planning.

About You
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal skills.

Mandatory Criteria

• Minimum required qualifications are a relevant 4 year undergraduate degree eg: B. Social Work, B. Psychology (Hons), B. Psychological Science (Hons), B. Behavioural Science (Hons), B. Social Science (Psych Hons), B. Science (Psych Hons). Other relevant 3-year degree + Masters SW (professional qualifying).  B Education + Masters Guidance & Counselling.
• Maintain registration with relevant governing body (e.g., AHPRA, QCT)
• Australian work rights
• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position 
• Undertake Student Protection Training
• Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

 What we offer

• Attractive salary ranging from $80,939.10 – $119,299.43 (pending experience and qualifications)
• Family friendly hours of work (working school weeks and receive paid school holidays).
• Salary packaging options
• Superannuation options up to a maximum of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development, and learning opportunities

How to apply

• PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE FOR HOW TO APPLY – SEE BELOW
• Go to www.chanelcollege.qld.edu.au – Employment Tab in Menu to apply. Under COLLEGE COUNSELLOR – How to Apply: Follow the ‘Complete the application HERE’ link
• Provide a 1 – 2 page cover letter outlining your demonstrated capabilities. (Please refer to the Position Description to support your response)
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of (3) three professional referees
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
• Submit your application and supporting documentation

Applications close: 4.00pm, Friday 14 October 2022.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact the Business Manager at Chanel College, Gladstone on 07 4994 8924
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

www.chanelcollege.qld.edu.au
Under the Employment tab

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