<p>An exciting opportunity currently exists within the St Peter&#39;s School Community. We are seeking a part-time continuing counsellor (19hpw - 22.8hpw) who will provide counselling services to students at St Peter&#39;s Catholic Primary School, commencement date to be negotiated with the successful applicant. </p><p>In this role you will be supported by a network of counsellors through The Cathedral College counselling team. </p><p><b>Typical duties </b></p><ul><li>Plan, prepare and provide small group interventions for students relevant to need. </li><li>Assist parents with appropriate referrals for their child where ongoing counselling or other forms of support are needed. </li><li>In collaboration with other staff, provide direct input and support to the implementation of individual intervention plans (e.g., NCCD). </li><li>Assist in providing information for staff to present sessions and/or programs to students. </li><li>Assess immediate level of risk of students in crisis and provide appropriate crisis interventions, including referral to acute services where required. </li><li>Liaise and work collaboratively with relevant external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students and their families. </li><li>Provide professional support and advice to staff, parents, and students in relation to counselling, mental health, and wellbeing. </li><li>Provide immediate support for staff in crisis and assist them to access the Employee Assistance Program (Working Well) or other appropriate referrals. </li><li>In times of critical incidents, provide counselling services as required. </li><li>Provide counselling support and follow-up response to student protection risk management issues. </li><li>Prepare for individual counselling sessions via assessment, case formulation and intervention planning.</li></ul><p><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER380-school-counsellor-st-peter-s-catholic-primary-school" rel="nofollow">A detailed position description is available from our website.</a></p><p><b>About You </b></p><p>The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills. </p><p><b>Mandatory Criteria </b></p><ul><li>Minimum required qualifications are a relevant 4 year undergraduate degree eg: B. Social Work, B. Psychology (Hons), B. Psychological Science (Hons), B.Behavioural Science (Hons), B. Social Science (Psych Hons), B. Science (Psych Hons). Other relevant 3-year degree &#43; Masters SW (professional qualifying). B Education &#43; Masters Guidance &amp; Counselling.</li><li>Maintain registration with relevant governing body (e.g., AHPRA, QCT) </li><li>Australian work rights </li><li>A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position </li><li>Undertake Student Protection Training</li><li>Undertake Workplace Health and Safety Training </li><li>Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.</li></ul><p><b>What we offer </b></p><ul><li>Attractive salary ranging from $77,771 - $114,711 (full-time equivalent) </li><li>Family friendly hours of work (working school weeks and receive paid school holidays). </li><li>Salary packaging options </li><li>Superannuation options up to a maximum of 12.75% </li><li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) </li><li>Deferred Salary Scheme </li><li>Corporate health insurance </li><li>Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations </li><li>Induction, professional development, and learning opportunities</li></ul><p>For further information and to apply, visit our website www.rok.catholic.edu.au today! </p><p>Applications close midnight Sunday 28 August 2022. </p><p>Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. </p><p>#bethedifference</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>