Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah

Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah is a co-educational Catholic College. The College has a current enrollment of over 800 students. Mount St Patrick College is a community of opportunity. We take pride in the comprehensive education we offer students of the Tweed Valley.

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SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Part time,temporary position, 3 days per week

Commencing January 2023, for a 3 year appointment

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• have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
• current registration with Psychology Board of Australia; or membership of Australian Association of Social Workers Association or membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)/ ACA (Australian Counselling Association).
• have a willingness to take an active part in the full life of the school and to support and uphold the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools.
• compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria: 

• A strong understanding of the professional body’s ethical and legal requirements, especially in relation to working within a school setting.
• Experience in providing evidence based interventions with children and young people, individually and in groups.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage caseloads.
• Experience and ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and to students presenting with complex needs.
• Experience or willingness to provide professional learning to school staff and families. 
• Ability to work with a Pastoral Care team. 

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.

Role Description

Enquiries to the school on 02 6672 2340

Applications close: 3:00pm Friday 28th October 2022.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.