School Counsellor - City, México - CatholicCare Sydney

Descripción

Location:

City


Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Ongoing


Department:
School Team - Eastern Suburbs Hub


Salary:

SCHADS Level 4.4 + super + salary packaging


Closing Date:

29/05/202- School Counsellor Information KitAre you a professionally accredited psychologist, social worker or PACFA registered counsellor looking for a rewarding career that offers flexibility? Our School Counsellor roles offer a unique environment for you to refine your skills, working in a small team with ongoing support and professional development from a dedicated Manager.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a passion for working with young people.

The presentations that we deal with are often complex so a level of experience and maturity is essential for this role.

We currently have a
full-time opportunity in Maroubra
- Eastern Suburbs of Sydney to
start as soon as possible.
Catholic Care is an organisation that values and actively promotes diversity and inclusion and service to community. Our School Counselling Program works across Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Our Counsellors are based in the school and support student well-being by:

• Providing individual and group therapeutic counselling services and referrals for students, family members and advice to school staff
• Providing services to the school community, including workshop/education sessions for students, parents and staff
• Supporting the school community during and after critical incidents
• Liaising with other agencies and external services where appropriate

What can we offer you?

• A comprehensive orientation process
• Regular
  clinical and
  peer supervision opportunities
• Ongoing
  professional development:

-
Paid term breaks:

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Access to generous
salary packaging, which allows you to
save on
tax and
increase your overall
take home pay:

• We
  value your
  wellbeing and offer
  free access to a
  premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, weekly yoga sessions, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities to support you through your working day

About you

• The ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare's Mission, Vision and Values and its Code of Ethics and Conduct in partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or provisional membership (as a minimum) with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
• Minimum two years' experience post qualifying, in providing counselling services addressing emotional and/or behavioural needs to children and adolescents, and their families, and to At-Risk students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NSW Child Protection Legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of child/adolescent development and mental health issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with a team and engage with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients
• Experience in delivery of group work and presentations, and the capacity to develop and deliver social/emotional education to staff and parents
• The ability to work independently, a willingness and capacity to take initiative and to manage a highvolume counselling caseload through a solution focused lens
• A full unrestricted NSW Driver licence and access to a car

How to apply?

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Assessment Process

Need more information?

Please refer to the Information Kit where you can access further details on the program, employment conditions and benefits, our selection process and other frequently asked questions.

About us
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life.

We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.

CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

• At CatholicCare, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid19. We require all employees, volunteers and students to be fully vaccinated against Covid19 as a condition of engagement._
• CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and requires a Working with Children Check._
• We are an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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