School Counsellor/Psychologist (Senior School)

Job description

The position With more than 1,350 students across the School, including Boarders, the School Counselling/Psychologist Service is part of the Pastoral Care team and is directly responsible to the Director – Student Care and Experience. The School Counsellor/Psychologist works collaboratively with other team members to support students and their families with emotional challenges to enhance their engagement with the learning environment. Duties include, but are not limited to: A full position description can be found on the Employment page of our website: https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers - Undertake psychosocial assessments. - Provide timely and effective counselling for any student (self-referred or referred by parents or staff). - Provide evidence-based counselling services for students which aim to enhance social, emotional, and academic development. - Recommend options for students in need of learning support. - Develop, organise, and implement management plans for students when necessary. - Assess and take appropriate action as necessary. - Liaise with and make appropriate referrals to external agencies as necessary. - Respond to critical incidents involving students. - Offer...