School Psychologist - Whitsunday Anglican School - Expressions of Interest
The School Psychologist will deliver professional counselling and psychological services to all students from K - 12, when required.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Whitsunday Anglican School
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-2-4820-6995
Fax: +61-2-1118-1573
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Detail information about job School Psychologist - Whitsunday Anglican School - Expressions of Interest. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Unique opportunity to work in a supportive co-educational school environment.
- Autonomy to develop and establish support programs for students and staff.
- Work collaboratively within a passionate and dynamic team.
About the business and the role
Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school with capacity for 850 students from K - 12. Situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsundays, this school offers a first class education with a proven history of outstanding student and staff outcomes.
With a holistic education focus, providing diverse growth opportunities for all stakeholders, this school community has a staff of approximately 150 - teaching, administration and services personnel.
The School Psychologist will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional who will work closely with all community members in order to foster a healthy, supportive environment.
For full details and the Position Description on this career opportunity, please visit our website under 'Our School / Employment' (www.was.qld.edu.au). The Application for Employment form is available on our website and must be completed by all candidates. Expressions of Interest should be addressed to The Principal, Mrs M McIvor.
Possible commencement Term 1, 2019.
Job tasks and responsibilities
The School Psychologist takes Responsibility and is Accountable for:
Vision
To optimize the wellbeing of students through:
- Primarily: individual counselling/short-term therapy, and working with families
- Assessment and identification of needs of individuals and groups
- Formulating and case-managing wellbeing-promoting interventions
- Report writing and referral
Wellbeing Optimisation
- Assessing the wellbeing and needs of individuals and groups
- Making recommendations and initiating counselling and other intervention and programs to optimize wellbeing of individuals, groups, staff, parents and the community
Counselling
- Individual counselling / short-term therapy and family work
- Professional comprehensive psycho-social assessment and report writing
- Keeping of professional records
- Case managing and referral as needed
- Networking, case-discussions, and wellbeing meetings aimed at managing a team approach with parents and outside clinicians and other Whitsunday Anglican School staff, including: Boarding House Staff, School Nurse, Teachers, Chaplain, Principal, ELT members.
Skills and experience
Candidate Profile:
- Experience counselling children and adolescents using evidence-based interventions
- Current full professional Psychologies Registration (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated high level management, networking, leadership and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated use of initiative, with the ability to anticipate the needs of a School organisation
- A sense of humour
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills, who has the ability to engage, inspire and lead School stakeholders to reach desired outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Family Therapy qualifications and experience
- School teaching experience or experience in counselling in a school environment
- Clinical Psychology Master Degree
- Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in a team approach to child wellbeing
- Working knowledge and interest in positive psychology and coaching interventions
- Experience administering and reporting psychometric assessments including the WISC, WAIS and WIAT
- Experience managing psychological needs in the event of a crisis or critical incident
Job benefits and perks
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary structure.
- Staff Concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School.
- Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities.
- First Aid training offered annually.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Wellbeing – access to a range of initiatives to promote health and wellbeing.
- A site specific appraisal program, individualised to promote value and direction for all staff members of the school.