Psychologist

Genazanno is a Catholic school that embodies the charism of our founders, the sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus and is inspired by Ignatian spirituality. The College shares with their community a future-oriented and distinctive learning culture guided by reflection, wisdom, and service and empowers young children to transform the world with hope and care. Each person's dignity is an essential element in how the College lives out its vision and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people.We have an exciting opportunity for a part time (3 days per week) Psychologist to join the team in our Performance Psychology Centre. This is a fixed term position until the end of the school year.The aim of the Performance Psychology Centre is to support the academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing of our students.POSITION OBJECTIVESTo provide counselling and appropriate interventions for students with emotional, social, mental health, educational and behavioural concernsTo develop and support the College’s wellbeing programTo link effectively with the existing pastoral/welfare network formally and informallyTo maintain ethical standards of the psychological professionTo provide pastoral support that responds to the vision and values espoused by Genazzano FCJ College for students living away from home including overseas students and boardersKEY SELECTION CRITERIARegistration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Counselling skills and knowledge of a range of counselling methodsExperience working with children and young people (from 5 to 18 years)Knowledge of child and adolescent developmentKnowledge of group dynamicsKnowledge of crisis and trauma counsellingUnderstanding of the philosophy of a Catholic CollegeExperience using WISC, WIAT and other psychological assessment toolsEnthusiasm, professionalism and willingness to work cooperatively in a teamCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe successful applicant will be expected to hold a current Working with Children Check card and National Police Record Check and adhere to College PoliciesTerms and conditions are in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018

Psychologist

Genazanno is a Catholic school that embodies the charism of our founders, the sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus and is inspired by Ignatian spirituality. The College shares with their community a future-oriented and distinctive learning culture guided by reflection, wisdom, and service and empowers young children to transform the world with hope and care. Each person's dignity is an essential element in how the College lives out its vision and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time (3 days per week) Psychologist to join the team in our Performance Psychology Centre. This is a fixed term position until the end of the school year.

The aim of the Performance Psychology Centre is to support the academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing of our students.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

  • To provide counselling and appropriate interventions for students with emotional, social, mental health, educational and behavioural concerns
  • To develop and support the College’s wellbeing program
  • To link effectively with the existing pastoral/welfare network formally and informally
  • To maintain ethical standards of the psychological profession
  • To provide pastoral support that responds to the vision and values espoused by Genazzano FCJ College for students living away from home including overseas students and boarders

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Counselling skills and knowledge of a range of counselling methods
  • Experience working with children and young people (from 5 to 18 years)
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development
  • Knowledge of group dynamics
  • Knowledge of crisis and trauma counselling
  • Understanding of the philosophy of a Catholic College
  • Experience using WISC, WIAT and other psychological assessment tools
  • Enthusiasm, professionalism and willingness to work cooperatively in a team

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • The successful applicant will be expected to hold a current Working with Children Check card and National Police Record Check and adhere to College Policies
  • Terms and conditions are in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018

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