<p><b>Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated College Phychologist&#39;s to join our Wellbeing Team whilst being fully supportive of the ethos of a Catholic School in the Mercy tradition. </b></p><h4>College Psychologist</h4><h4><br /></h4><h4> </h4><p><i>Founded in 1896, Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic co?educational 7-12 College in the outer eastern suburbs, catering for the needs of 1460 students within an environment of care based on Gospel values. </i></p><p><b>CRITERIA </b></p><p>The successful applicant will report directly to the Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care and provide wellbeing support and expertise in line with the educational mission of the College to our students and their families. </p><p>Key responsibilities of this role, include: </p><ul><li>Counselling of students, parents/guardians and families experiencing personal, relational, social, educational or professional difficulties. </li><li>Diagnostic and therapeutic casework, referral and follow-up. </li><li>Psychological, behavioural and intelligence testing and referral. </li><li>The analysis of trends, problems and attitudes across the College and over time. </li><li>Involvement in staff and community development and support through inservice and outreach programs to enhance the social, health and educational effectiveness of the College and its community. </li><li>Network with government, community and church social welfare, health, youth, correctional and educational agencies. </li></ul><p>Key performance indicators for this role, include: </p><ul><li>High level competency in counselling skills, particularly working with young people. </li><li>Professional Development activities and College events may be required to be undertaken during school holidays or after hours. </li><li>Experience working in school settings is highly desirable. </li><li>Membership with APS (Australian Psychological Society </li><li>AHPRA registration </li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and interpersonal). </li><li>The ability to work as part of a diverse team. </li><li>As a registered Psychologist, it is important to have experience administering psychological, behavioural and intelligence testing in order to contribute to individualized student plans. </li><li>It is a requirement to attend feedback meetings with educational leaders and parents/guardians to provide guidance and information to teachers on how to assist the student in the classroom. </li></ul><p>Please refer to the College Psychologist Role Description available on the College website for further details. www.mlmc.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment </p><p><b>Applications are required to be lodged on the Official Application Form and all documents merged into one single PDF. Please email to employment&#64;mlmc.vic.edu.au. The official Application form is available from our website at www.mlmc.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment</b><br /></p><ul><li>Applicants should forward an accompanying letter and a Curriculum Vitae with this Application Form. </li><li>The names of three confidential referees and their telephone contact details, including personal telephone numbers, should be included in the application. </li><li>All staff are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College and to abide by the Statement of Principles Regarding Catholic Education. </li><li>Applications must hold a current Employee Working with Children Check and National Police Check </li></ul><p>Mount Lilydale Mercy College is an equal opportunity employer. </p><p>Interested applicants are invited to obtain any additional information about the College and this position by contacting the Executive Assistant to the Principal via phone 9735 4022 or by email: employment&#64;mlmc.vic.edu.au. </p><p><b>Applications for this position close on Monday 11 July at 4.00pm. </b></p><p><i>This College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. </i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>