Mental Health Provider - Occupational Therapist - Psychologist

RoleThe Mental Health Provider is a suitably qualified practitioner who will: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; andenhance 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.Education Support Class Level 1 Range 4The 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 4 employee, please visit:Time fractions may be negotiable, subject to discussion with Principal.Responsibilities1.
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.
Provide leadership and 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 School staff (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 .¿ 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 ApplyApplicants must:hold a Bachelor qualification or specialist/post graduate qualification where applicable in:Occupational TherapyPsychology.have demonstrated direct counselling experience.have a current Working With Children Check.DesirableFor Occupational Therapist applicants, hold a Better Access to Mental Health endorsement.For Psychology applicants, specialisation in education and/or developmental psychology.EEO AND OHS CommitmentThe Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces.
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 StandardsVictorian 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 ValuesThe 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 Location ProfilePhoenix P-12 Community College is a large coeducational school, located in Sebastopol, which is a suburb of Ballarat.
We service a wide geographical area including the suburbs of Delacombe, Redan and Sebastopol and rural townships within the Golden Plains.We are proud to be a community school which delivers learning programs for students from foundation through to the completion of year 12.
Our College community includes a diverse range of families from various socio-economic backgrounds.
The College prides itself on delivering outstanding academic and co-curricular educational opportunities for all students.
Our goal is to develop respectful and responsible global citizens, who are empowered to strive for the pathways of their dreams, whether that be university, TAFE or work.
At Phoenix we believe all students can learn and every child has a right to be literate, numerate and curious about the world they live in.
To ensure that our students are encouraged to be active global citizens we create an ICT rich learning platform where every child has access to a high quality device with contemporary functionality.At Phoenix P-12 Community College we have a commitment to ongoing instructional improvement.
We understand the importance of explicit teaching, most especially in the domains of literacy and numeracy.
We intentionally build teacher capacity through PLC cycles, regular coaching, observation and feedback.
Student engagement is developed through purposeful, student centred learning that is grounded in an agreed instructional model.
At Phoenix we are committed to building individual and collective efficacy as a key strategy for ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve optimal learning growth.Phoenix P-12 Community College is committed to implementing FISO and has a clear focus on nurturing Learning and Wellbeing.
To ensure that every child has a point of connection and belonging we have established smaller communities within our school known as Learning Villages.
Our Villages are organised in the following way:· Foundation to Year 4 - located on the Redan Campus· Year 5 to Year 6 - Located on the Sebastopol Campus· Year 7 to 10 - Located on the Sebastopol Campus· Year 11 to 12 - Located on the Sebastopol Campus· DOTS (Developing Other Talents and Skills) - Grant St CampusThe College values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and Excellence are at the core of all relationships at Phoenix and guide every daily interaction.
We know that quality relationships which are based on mutual respect are the key to us achieving our purpose.
We are committed to strengthening the partnerships between parents, teachers and students.In alignment with FISO at Phoenix we place a high priority on the development of wellbeing and inclusion both for students and staff.
In addition to the integration of SWPBS and Respectful Relationships we are proud to be a TRP school.
A comprehensive student wellbeing team is in place to ensure that we meet every individual at their point of need.
This diverse team includes, Dr's In Schools, Youth Workers, Social Workers and other allied health members.
This expert team delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that build student wellbeing, connection and identity.
The College transitioned effectively to DET's DIP process and supports student diversity through a comprehensive range of intervention programs.At Phoenix we strive to provide our students with a complete learning experience that extends beyond the classroom.
We offer an extensive co-curricular program that includes sport, drama, music, public speaking, student leadership and the arts.
We actively encourage our staff to engage with the myriad of clubs and community activities offered to students.At Phoenix P-12 Community College we are proud to cater for all students, we excel in the provision of broad, flexible and inclusive educational pathways.
Our Senior School structure has embraced the implementation of the new VCE and we are proud to offer a wide range of VCE and VET subjects both at school and through the cluster.
Our Managed Individual Pathway (MIP¿s) Team has expert knowledge and skills and our ability to support the transition to university, TAFE or work is exceptional.
Senior students are supported by our designated VCE study centre, complete with a study centre manager, tutors and individually selected mentors.