About this job
The Wellbeing Workforce initiative has been established to support Queensland state school students. The additional wellbeing professionals provided through this initiative will ensure every student has access to support for their wellbeing at school.
The Brisbane Valley Cluster of schools is seeking a Wellbeing Professional (Psychologist (HP3) or Social Worker (PO3)) to lead the establishment of these wellbeing services in their schools, and deliver much needed supports to students.
About the role
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns.
Responsibilities common across both disciplines include:
- Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
- Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
- Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
- Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
- Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
- Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team
Candidates from each discipline will be assessed according to these responsibilities, in combination with the respective role description for their discipline (which can be found through attached documents).
About the Brisbane Valley Cluster
The Brisbane Valley Cluster of schools incorporates Esk State School, Toogoolawah State High School, Toogoolawah State School, Linville State School and Harlin State School. The cluster schools value a high-class education, we are always seeking to add to and improve our support structures to ensure student engagement and wellbeing. Our geographic location can be a challenge as we seek to engage external support agencies located in major centres.
Mandatory Requirements
See the respective role description for each discipline
Benefits
What you can expect in return:
- Flexible work options
- Full-time and part-time options available
- $1,800 annual professional development allowance (pro-rata)
- 12.5% superannuation available
- Salary packaging
- Successful candidates may negotiate additional benefits upon appointment. Please inquire for more detail.