Mental Health Practitioner
Core
Delivering mental health prevention, promotion, and early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for students in government secondary schools, while building staff capacity to address student wellbeing.
Role type
Senior IC mental health practitioner (psychologist/social worker/counsellor/nurse/OT)
Builds
Whole-school health and wellbeing plans, prevention programs, and early intervention strategies
Domain
Education + Mental Health
Required skills
evidence-based direct counselling, risk assessment, complex needs coordination, stakeholder liaison, program development, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
educational/developmental psychology specialisation, mental health nurse credential, accredited social worker status, better access endorsement
Technologies
AHPRA registration systems, ACA/PACFA membership frameworks
Responsibilities
Deliver short-term counselling for at-risk students; coordinate supports for students with complex needs; advise teachers on wellbeing strategies; implement evidence-based intervention plans; liaise with external health service providers; maintain professional registration and CPD.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC