Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 22/07/2024 - 18/07/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1422696
Job posted: 01/07/2024
Closes: 19/07/2024
Occupation: Education and Training
Job duration: From 22/07/2024 - 18/07/2025
Contact: Ms Jenni Hodgins College Principal | 035/971-6000
Reference: 1422696
Occupation: Education and Training
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling for a range of mental health issues. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for clients with complex needs. Demonstrated ability to input into the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and strategies relating to mental health and wellbeing. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people. Ability to provide leadership and professional learning that informs and influences the work of others involved in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.  Role The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses.
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 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
For more information on the responsibilities of an Education support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit:
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. 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. Work collaboratively with the school to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
4. Demonstrate leadership and provide professional learning to others, such as teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students' learning and developmental outcomes.
5. Liaise with other Department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide support to students.
6. Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
7. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information privacy.

Please note:
• The relevant enterprise agreement underpinning this position is the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2017 .
• 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 be qualified as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist. Specifically: For Psychologists, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA For Mental Health Nurses, applicants must hold full registration with AHPRA and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health For Social Workers, applicants must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers For Occupational Therapists must hold full registration with AHPRA Have demonstrated direct counselling experience Have a current Working With Children Check For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology. For Mental Health Nurse applicants, hold a Mental Health Nurse Credential and membership with the Australian college of Mental Health Nurses. For Social Work applicants, hold membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker Trade Mark. EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET'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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Please ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application. Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Location Profile Mount Erin College is a high performing school located in Frankston South, on a beautiful 15-hectare bushland setting. Learning is our priority and the College is dedicated to the success of every child. Teaching staff are skilled and innovative professionals focused on teaching and learning. They work hard to support every student to reach their potential; and to build those critical personal attributes of motivation, confidence, self-belief and resilience. MEC prepares students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world building opportunities for collaborative work and problem solving while encouraging curiosity, independence and reflection.
MEC operates in a vertical House Structure where students (Year 7-12) and staff are allocated into one of the four houses where student engagement and wellbeing can be maximized so learning can be maximised. This structure fosters the development of strong relationships for the duration of a student¿s journey through the College. Involvement of parents in the learning journey and maintaining ongoing open lines of communication are priorities that the College encourages in order to provide the best support for our young people. SWPBS, based on the foundations of the Mount Erin College values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, underpins the College¿s student engagement philosophy and staff set high expectations for student behaviour.
Mount Erin College offers a wide range of programs to cater for diverse student interests and passions, including a comprehensive Sport program for high achieving athletes, Arts prgrams for students who are passionate about the performing and visual arts, and a rich and comprehensive range of subjects and electives across the middle and senior years. The College boasts a wide-ranging senior program, offering both VCE and VCAL as well as VET. Our students continue to achieve excellent VCE results and are able to take advantage of the many well-established partnerships with Universities that enable access to many exciting tertiary pathways.
The College has stunning infrastructure that provide state of the art facilities across a wide range of specialist areas including, Science, IT, Art, Design and Technology. The wonderful auditorium supports a thriving Performing Arts program. The architectural design has been informed by the latest in educational research on best practice in teaching and learning. Technology underpins the learning in all areas and the augmented sound system ensures our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are well supported. A competition grade hockey field and new gymnasium with purpose-built classrooms providing exceptional facilities for our sporting precinct which supports the high-level sporting program in the College.
Mount Erin College provides individualized support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students in mainstream classes across all year levels. Staff in our Deaf Education Centre work closely with classroom teachers to provide an inclusive program for students across all year levels. We are the only government secondary school in the South Eastern region that provides support for these students by highly trained staff.
The College has established outstanding community links with the Village Baxter providing many enriching opportunities for our students in terms of community service and building pathways opportunities. The Student Agency and Leadership Team (SALT), our student leadership program, develops the leadership skills and builds the capacity of our young people to have a voice in their community. We value this highly as our vision of success for young people involves them being actively involved in understanding and shaping their communities.
The College has an established Wellbeing Team, providing both intervention and proactive strategies and programs across the whole college.
School Wide Positive Behaviours Restorative Practices Programs Breakfast Club Time to Shine Blue Edge Targeted Support and Interventions Adolescent Health Nurse College Chaplain Further information regarding the College can be found by visiting  www.mounterin.vic.edu.au  (including Strategic Plan & Annual Report) and our Facebook Page. Any questions regarding the position, including access to further school specific information, please contact College Principal, Ms Jenni Hodgins on (03) 5971 6000.
1503 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)
1503 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)
Job type:Part time / From 22/07/2024 - 18/07/2025
Job classification:Contact:Ms Jenni Hodgins College Principal | 035/971-6000
1503 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)
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