Metropolitan South Region is seeking qualified general or provisional registered psychologists who have a passion to work with students, parents, carers and school communities.Bring your professional experience into schools and make a real difference in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Queensland state school students. We are seeking psychologists who are interested in working in the Brisbane West, Ipswich and Laidley District areas.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/MSR557881/24T
Closing date 29-Apr-2024
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Contact person Donna Lloyd
Contact details 0460 004 109
Access theAbout the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About the RoleAs a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team working in a school, you will connect with students, staff, parents, carers and the broader community. This position provides services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.
The FTE is negotiable with both full time and part time fractions available and open to consideration with the successful applicants.Your Responsibilities
- Individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions with students, parents and families
- Support and manage diagnoses from external providers, monitoring students' progress
- Assist school communities to respond to critical incidents and provide counselling and support to affected students
- Identify needs and participate in the referral and planning of services for children, parents and families to community health agencies
- Complete the minimum requirements for 30 hours of professional development activities annually in line with the Psychology Board of Australia registration standards
- Part-time and full-time options available
- 12.75% superannuation + 5% contribution
- Competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Annual leave loading (17.5%)
- 38-hour week
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.