Psychologist - Hours part time/negotiable/flexible

Role

Operating in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training's Area-based multi-disciplinary teams, this role will have the following functions :

• provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and / or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health needs;
• coordinate supports for students with critical needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions and other health professionals to engage further support as required; and
• enhance promotion and prevention activities in the school by contributing to whole school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to manage student health and wellbeing, and helping to embed mental health promotion and prevention programs and strategies in the school.

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.

As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).

For more information on the responsibilities of an Education support class level 1 range 5 employee, please visit :

Responsibilities

1. 1. Deliver professional support service / s in a school / s, including the direct counselling for students with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

2. 2. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.

3. 3. Work collaboratively within the Wellbeing Team to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.

4. 4. Provide professional learning to colleagues, to build the capacity of schools to improve students learning and developmental outcomes as required.

5. 5. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.

6. 6. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.

Please note :

The relevant enterprise agreement underpinning this position is the .

Continued professional learning is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Who May Apply

Required

Applicants must :

• hold a Bachelor qualification or specialist / post graduate qualification where applicable in : Psychology.
• have demonstrated direct counselling experience.
• have a current Working With Children Check.

Psychologist applicants must hold full registration with the requisite professional body.

For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and / or developmental psychology.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.

Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at :

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values : Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.

Information on the department values is available at :

Other Information

Specific information in relation to this position can be found on the College website under the Employment Tab ()

The Selection Panel reserves the right to seek referees other than those nominated on your application.

All applicants need to be aware that with regard to the Child Safety Standards, information may be collected in order to establish their suitability for child-connected work.

All staff employed by the Department of Education and Training and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions.

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available online at the Department's Human Resources website at : -