School Psychologist | Sydney’s Upper North Shore

Tes are seeking a qualified educator for a highly reputable independent school located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. This leading independent school provides students with holistic education through a personalised approach. They pride themselves on developing the whole student academically, emotionally and socially, through a diverse curriculum and a variety of extra-curricular programs.

About the Role:  

• You will work closely with the Wellbeing Team in a temporary full time capacity in 2023.
• This position works during the term time, and is temporary for a maximum period of 12 months concluding at the end of Term 4, 2023.
• You will work with our School Psychologists, Year Coordinators, Head of Senior School and the Deputy Principal: Wellbeing, Boarding and Development, to support our students, parents, and teachers.
• The School Psychologists are key members of the Wellbeing Team at Ravenswood and the main function of this role is to provide counselling support to the students.

Selection Criteria:

• Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA
• Experience with CBT as well as a strong interest in positive psychology and related therapies;
• Familiarity with trauma informed interventions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice;
• Experience in providing quality evidence-based services for children, adolescents, and their parents
• Have the right to work in Australia

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with groups;
• Experience in staff training;
• Experience working with children and adolescents aged 5-18 years;
• Experience working in schools
• Endorsement in clinical or educational psychology is desirable;
• Minimum 3-5 years working as a psychologist.

Additional Skills/Requirements:

• Strong understanding/ experience working with young people and families of diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work with children and adolescents with disabilities or learning needs;
• Ability to administer and report psychometric assessment such as the WISC, WAIS and WIAT;
• Understanding of child protection legislation and guidelines as it applies to schools;
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology;
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS)

To apply for this role please email your CV to bethany.adcock@tes.com quoting the Job Reference number #TES2210-552551 Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.