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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