<p>We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified School Counsellor on a part-time (0.4 FTE) basis for the 2022 school year. Reporting to the Coordinator of Counselling Services, you will be an active member of the College Wellbeing Team and work within a small team of Counsellors focused on early identification and intervention, supporting our students and families through psychosocial assessment, appropriate counselling interventions, case management and referral to appropriate external services. </p><p><b>Part-time (0.4 FTE) contract commencing 27 January 2022 and concluding 10 December 2022. </b></p><p>The focus of this role will be within the Junior School (Years 5, 6 and 7) focusing on early identification and intervention of social-emotional-learning concerns. You will work collaboratively with a full-time Counsellor, both in the classroom, groupwork and 1:1 (Counselling and Testing). </p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy the following essential selection criteria: </p><p><b>Essential </b></p><ul><li>Clinical, Developmental or Educational Psychologist (with relevant APHRA registration). </li><li>Minimum 5 years post graduate experience, ideally in a school environment. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience of prioritisation/triage, psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, appropriate counselling interventions and case management appropriate for a busy educational setting or similar. </li><li>The ability to manage the legal, ethical and organisational requirements of a counselling role within an educational setting. </li><li>Ability to conduct psychological diagnostic testing appropriate for a school context. </li><li>Have demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people </li><li>Experience in counselling children and young people using evidence-based interventions </li><li>Experience in cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessment of children and young people </li><li>Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including report writing </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and liaise with key stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children and young people </li></ul><p><b>Desirable </b></p><ul><li>Experience in a school context. </li></ul><p><b>How to apply </b></p><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/</a> </p><p>Your application should consist of: </p><p><b>1.Cover letter</b> (maximum 2 pages) that highlights your interest in this role and demonstrates your suitability for this position. </p><p><b>2.Current CV</b> (maximum 5 pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer). </p><p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred). </p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition and a valid Working with Children clearance are essential conditions of employment. </p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse. </p><p><b>Applications close 4pm Friday 29 October 2021. </b></p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Leader by phoning 02 8705 9295. </p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. </p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</i></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><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>