Listed By: Mount Lilydale Mercy College on 22 Aug 2024
College Psychologist (Educational Psychologist)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated Psychologists to join our Wellbeing Team from the beginning of Term 1 2025 .
College Psychologist (Educational Psychologist) - Commencing 2025
Founded in 1896, Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic co-educational 7-12 College in the outer eastern suburbs, catering for the needs of over 1500 students within an environment of care based on Gospel values.
CRITERIA
The successful applicant will provide wellbeing support and expertise in line with the educational mission of the College to our students and their families.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Counselling of students, parents/guardians and families experiencing personal, relational, social, educational or professional difficulties.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic casework, referral and follow-up.
- Psychological, behavioural and intelligence testing and referral.
- The analysis of trends, problems and attitudes across the College and over time.
- Involvement in staff and community development and support through in-service and outreach programs to enhance the social, health and educational effectiveness of the College and its community.
- Network with government, community and church social welfare, health, youth, correctional and educational agencies.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- High level competency in counselling skills, particularly working with young people.
- Experience working in school settings is highly desirable.
- Membership with APS (Australian Psychological Society).
- AHPRA registration.
- Excellent communication skills (written and interpersonal).
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Experience administering psychological, behavioural and intelligence testing.
How to apply
- Access the College Psychologist Role Description available on the College website along with the official Application Form.
- Applicants should forward the completed application form (that includes details of three referees) along with an accompanying letter of application addressed to the Principal and your Curriculum Vitae to
- Applicants must hold a current Employee Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Applications for this position close on Friday 13 September 2024 at 4.00pm.
Applications will be assessed as they arrive and the College reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
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