Job Description
Are you a registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Join The Cathedral School's student wellbeing team in a part-time, term-time role working 20 hours per week, where you will provide professional short-term counselling, early intervention and consultation that makes a meaningful difference to students and the wider school community.
You will work alongside our full-time School Psychologist - Counselling and Wellbeing and collaborate with students, families, staff, school leaders and external professionals. With approximately six to eight counselling appointments each week, you will have dedicated time for consultation, administration, record keeping and follow-up, enabling you to provide thoughtful, coordinated support and refer students to external professionals when ongoing care is required.
About The Cathedral School
The Cathedral School is an Anglican co-educational school of approximately 1,200 students from Early Childhood through to Year 12, including a vibrant boarding community. Our mission is to nurture inquisitive minds, kind hearts and purposeful futures, encouraging every student to develop confidence, curiosity, creativity and character.
In this Role, You Will
- Provide goal-oriented, short-term counselling and early intervention support to students.
- Respond appropriately in crisis situations and follow established student safety and wellbeing procedures.
- Consult with school staff and families regarding the mental health and wellbeing of individual students.
- Collaborate with school leaders, pastoral and health staff, and student support teams.
- Liaise with external mental health professionals and agencies and make referrals where appropriate.
- Contribute to individual support planning and the development and delivery of student wellbeing programs.
- Deliver presentations and group counselling for students, staff and families as required.
- Maintain accurate, secure and confidential case notes, records, reports and data using approved school systems.
About the Candidate
- Registration as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Current membership or registration with the Australian Psychological Society, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, or Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association.
- Highly developed counselling and assessment skills, with experience supporting adolescents and their families.
- A strong understanding of mental health issues affecting young people, families and school communities.
- Advanced interpersonal, communication, listening and negotiation skills.
- Sound knowledge of child protection obligations, confidentiality, professional boundaries and relevant legislation.
- Strong organisation, time management, attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills, together with a current Blue Card or applicable professional exemption., If you are passionate about supporting young people and would value the opportunity to contribute your expertise within a caring and collaborative school community, we would be pleased to hear from you. Discover more about working at The Cathedral School by visiting our Employment page at https://cathedral.qld.edu.au/about/employment
Work Environment
What You'll Receive
- A meaningful part-time, term-time position working 20 hours per week.
- A collaborative professional environment, working alongside an experienced school psychologist and multidisciplinary student support colleagues.
- An annual allocation of 30 additional paid hours to support your professional development.
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