School Psychologist

Inspired learning. Empowering young women of integrity. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced School Psychologist to join our team on a permanent part time basis. Our Strategic Vision focuses on the whole girl, and the wellbeing, vitality and empowerment of each student is essential to the fulfilment of the Vision.

The School Psychologist will contribute to providing effective support for the wellbeing of our students and contribute to organisational health in the School. Applicants must have a passion for a whole-school approach to student wellbeing.  The Psychologist would support the Director of Counselling by helping implement wellbeing and preventative mental health programs and providing evidence based interventions to students. The Psychologist will need to keep up with the fast pace of the school environment and keep in mind the short-term nature of therapeutic interventions with students.

The position is working 4 days a week and commences in Term 1 2021. 

The key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

Assisting children and young adults to succeed academically, socially, behaviourally and emotionally;

Collaborating with teachers, parents and other professionals to assist in creating safe, healthy and supportive learning environments;

Assisting the Director of Counselling to implement whole school programs to enhance student wellbeing

Providing individual and group counselling, coaching  and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional and behavioural problems;

Providing specialist input to support the development, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs that focus on evidence based  interventions;

Supporting crises management by providing advice and support along with direct services;

Collaborating with students, staff and parents to enhance the wellbeing of each student.

Work collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents, carers and other agencies to enhance learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. ƒ 

Support the pastoral team build and sustain a strong visible culture of care and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a minimum 2 years counselling experience preferably in an education environment;

Has experience in providing quality evidence-based services for children, adolescents, and their parents.

Possesses experience dealing with sensitive, complex staff and student issues;

Holds psychology qualifications with current registration as a psychologist with AHPRA;

Has knowledge of best practice and the evidence base in whole school  wellbeing 

Is discreet and confidential;

Is energetic and loyal;

Can work well in a team;

Has a passion for wellbeing;

Has excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;

Will actively support the ethos of this Anglican Independent School;

Has a commitment to ongoing professional learning

Endorsement in clinical or educational psychology is desirable;

The successful applicant will need to supply a current Working with Children Check Number or Application Number.

Please note that only candidates successful in progressing to the interview stage will be contacted.

Applications should include the names of at least two referees and curriculum vitae.

HR Manager

Kambala

danielle_kassoua@kambala.nsw.edu.au 

794 New South Head Road

ROSE BAY NSW 2029

Telephone 02 9388 6777

www.kambala.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: 30th November 2020