Mordialloc College Student Services is made up of a dedicated team of ES and teaching staff including a psychologist, speech pathologist, youth counsellors, school nurse, Disability Inclusion team, and Integration Aides. Mordialloc College Student Services has a key focus on meeting every student at their point of need, and to deliver on this commitment we are looking to grow our Student Services team.

As a Mental Health Practitioner and new staff member at Mordialloc College, you will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Services who will provide you with the coaching, access to bespoke professional learning and program delivery support that you need to be successful in your exciting new role.

At Mordialloc College we pride ourselves on supporting staff so that we can deliver on our promise of high-quality student provision; our college has so much to offer you, and we are always proud to say that Mordialloc College is a better choice in education.

Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) Position Description

Operating in collaboration with the relevant Department of Education Regional Mental Health Branch, this role has the following functions:

Enhancing mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school by contributing to whole-school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to address matters relating to student mental health and wellbeing, and helping to develop and deliver appropriate programs and strategies in the school according to specified school priorities

Providing early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health concerns; and

Coordinating supports for students with complex needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions, local mental health service providers and other health professionals to engage further support as required.

To discuss the role further, please feel free to contact Rachael Stone (Principal).

Applications must be made via School Jobs Vic: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs Job No 1474851