Mental Health Clinician

Loreto College Ballarat, one of regional Victoria's leading Catholic girls' schools, invites applications for the part-time position of Mental Health Clinician.

Founded in 1875 by Mother Gonzaga Barry, Loreto College Ballarat was the first Loreto school in Australia and continues in the tradition of Mary Ward. With an enrolment of 990 students, the College is committed to delivering a contemporary Catholic education that liberates, empowers and motivates young women to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity. The values of Freedom, Justice, Sincerity, Verity and Felicity underpin all aspects of College life.

Loreto College Ballarat is seeking an experienced and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our Wellbeing Team and contribute to the mental health, wellbeing and educational engagement of students in Years 7–12.

The Mental Health Clinician will be an important member of a collaborative Wellbeing Team and will contribute to the mental health, wellbeing and educational engagement of students in Years 7–12. They will also have the opportunity to contribute not only to individual student outcomes, but also to the ongoing development of mental health and wellbeing practices across the College.

The Mental Health Clinician will work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, Wellbeing staff and external health and community professionals to respond to a broad range of mental health, emotional, social and developmental needs.

This is an opportunity for a suitably qualified psychologist, social worker or allied health professional to provide evidence-based mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, early intervention, case management and professional consultation within a supportive school environment.

The ability to work collaboratively is essential, together with a willingness to support the College's Catholic ethos, mission and values. The successful applicant must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check prior to commencement.

This part-time role is negotiable between 0.6 and 0.8 FTE, working a minimum of three days per week, and is based on-site.

Applications close on Monday 9 November at 9.00 am. Applications must include a Resume, Cover Letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications may be actioned upon receipt.

Loreto College Ballarat is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.