Ohana College is a Co-Ed Special Assistance Independent Secondary School for young people who have disengaged from mainstream school. Our stunning, purpose built new school is located in Meadowbrook, Qld.
Ohana College bases its philosophy on establishing positive and respectful relationships between adults and students to maximize engagement, emotional well-being and academic achievement. The College offers personalised learning within The Australian Curriculum for all students in an alternative setting with an emphasis on health and well-being.
Our Schools offers exceptional working conditions and is workplace filled with good energy and happy outstanding staff.
We are looking for a compassionate and highly skilled School Psychologist to work with our students who have highly complex needs.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate can commence as soon as they are able.
Key Responsibilities:
Mental health intake and assessment.
Counselling, intervention and case management.
Psychological assessments and written reports.
Develop individual support plans, including assessment of risk and safety planning.
Crisis management.
Support our young people with mental health issues, learning difficulties and disabilities to engage in their education.
Support staff within Ohana College with advice and resources.
Develop and manage an assessment and referral process for students to access support from other professional services.
Support program facilitation.
Liaise with students parents/carers, support staff and any other external services to provide a holistic service.
Collaborate with management when dealing with situations involving child protection and welfare.
Key skills and experience (Selection Criteria)
Tertiary degree in Psychology (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
Excellent working knowledge of the NCCD and EAP process relevant in an Independent school setting.
Previous experience in Case Management and working with young people at risk in a school setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Clear working understanding of child protection issues.
Sound knowledge of the principals of mandatory reporting obligations, data collection and program evaluation, with demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
High-level written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with young people. Ability to act calmly and sensitively with people who are distressed and can have demanding and unpredictable behaviours.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the personal barriers impacting on school participation and behaviour.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the barriers disadvantaged and marginalized young people face when at risk of disengaging from school and education.
Demonstrated understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and educational needs and experience working with culturally diverse families.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Ability to self manage, work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.
Qualifications (Mandatory)
Relevant Bachelor/Masters Degree.
Membership of a Professional Body
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration (AHPRA)
Current Drivers Licence Qld.
Applications only accepted via SEEK, please include your resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria including details of three professional referees.
Please call HR on 07 5655 1800 if you require any further information.