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Child/Adolescent Psychologist/Counsellor

Child/Adolescent Psychologist/Counsellor

International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissiere

Geneva, Switzerland

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01.01.2019
Apply by:
14 November 2018

Job overview

Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world's number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students' lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenge of their times. 

To complete our team at Campus de la Grande Boissière, we are looking for a:

Child/Adolescent Psychologist/Counsellor

Full-time 

The Middle School provides a unique learning environment adapted to the academic and personal development needs of children aged from 9 to 13, in the important years of early adolescence.

The candidate will work with individual students and groups of students, parents, specialised staff and teachers to support students with personal and social developmental issues, academic difficulties, and other concerns. He/she will provide a wide array of services to children and adolescents, ranging from assessment and diagnosis to crisis intervention and support.

Responsibilities:

· To work in collaboration with the teaching team, parents and families, in providing support and advice to students.

· To work closely with all Middle School staff to provide support and advice for inclusion.

· To work closely with students and teaching team of Support Services (Learning Support and Extended Support Programme).

· To perform diagnostic assessments and recommend when necessary referrals to appropriate outside specialists. 

· To liaise and work with outside specialists in the follow-up of specific situations.

· To provide caring and professional counselling in individual and group sessions helping students to make reflective decisions that affect their personal and academic development.

· To run workshops on themes surrounding adolescence and child development.

Candidate requirements:

· Master in Clinical Child and Adolescence Psychology 

· A license to practice is mandatory

· At least three 3 years’ experience working with children in a multicultural environment

· Knowledge of local agencies /resources surrounding children’s issues in general and mental health in particular would be essential

· English or French mother tongue with an excellent working knowledge of the other language (level C1)

· Empathetic and rigorous 

· Sensitive to diversity and multi-culturalism

· Adaptability

· Able to work well in teams

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a covering letter addressed to Mrs Shona Wright, Middle School Principal, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière, by 14th November 2018, mentioning the reference number 330 001.

Only online applications will be considered

The International School of Geneva welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

About International School of Geneva - La Grande Boissiere

 Founded in 1924 as the first ever international school, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is today one of the largest and most prestigious learning institutes of its kind. There are around 4,450 students on the school roll, based on three different campuses in the Vaud and Geneva regions. This is one of the most cosmopolitan schools on earth, boasting 140 nationalities among students and staff, speaking 80 languages. In total, there are over 500 members of pedagogical staff at Ecolint, all with a clear passion for international education. The school is proud of its academic excellence, and has a 96% International Baccalaureate pass rate.

Part of Ecolint since 1929, La Grande Boissière campus is centrally located in Geneva in pleasant wooded grounds and is easily accessible via public transport. The campus blends a charming mix of old and new buildings, including an 18th century château and a new, ultra-modern Arts centre providing exceptional facilities for the creative, visual and performing arts. La Châtaigneraie campus is in Founex, in the Canton de Vaud, just 20 minutes from Geneva. Set among farmland, overlooking Lake Geneva, the campus has stunning views of the Alps and the Jura. Campus des Nations comprises two sites a short distance apart and both in the heart of Geneva’s international quarter. Easily accessible by public transport from both the city centre and major residential areas, the school is in close proximity to the UN, the ILO, the WHO and the American Mission, with many of their employees’ children among a extremely diverse student body.

Principals

Dr. Conrad Hughes, David Woods, Lesley Meyer

Values and vision

Ecolint is dedicated to preserving its position as the world’s pre-eminent international school, and can be held up as an example to be followed across all educational spheres. Students are privileged to be raised in an environment both of beauty and incorporating facilities of the highest quality, surrounded by some of the most important political institutions in the world.

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