Mental Health Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Schools (Government) Full time
Role

The Mental Health Practitioner - Schools initiative aims to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. This role provides a suitably qualified mental health professional to support students and staff in government secondary school campuses and specialist schools.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Enhance mental health prevention and promotion activities in the school by contributing to whole-school health and wellbeing plans, building the capability of teaching staff and school leadership to address matters relating to student mental health and wellbeing, and helping to develop and deliver appropriate programs and strategies in the school according to specified school priorities.
  2. Provide early intervention services (including short-term counselling) for individual students and groups identified as at-risk and/or experiencing or demonstrating mild to moderate mental health concerns.
  3. Coordinate supports for students with complex needs both within and external to the school, including proactively working with regions, local mental health service providers and other health professionals to engage further support as required.
  4. Develop and implement professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
  5. Provide advice and professional learning to others, including teachers and other school wellbeing staff, to build the capacity of schools to improve students' wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes.
  6. Deliver professional support services in a school, including mental health prevention and promotion activities and early intervention activities (including short-term counselling) for students with a range of mental health needs, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
  7. Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs, including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate to effectively manage risk.
  8. Work collaboratively with the school to enhance mental health prevention and promotion across the school by contributing to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachers.
  9. Liaise with other department areas (including secondary school nurses and Student Support Services staff) and external service providers where necessary to provide appropriate support to students.
  10. Maintain professional competence and continued professional development, including attending professional development activities throughout the year.
  11. Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student health information, privacy and consent.
Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO and OHS Commitment

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.



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