Counsellor, Psycho-Social Department

Key Purpose Statement
The School Psychologist/Counsellor is a vital support in nurturing students academically, socially, and emotionally within an educational setting. Greenwood Bay College is a Cambridge curriculum community school offering a holistic education of young individuals, fostering the development of self-assured personalities equipped with independent and critical thinking skills, alongside a strong sense of personal and social responsibility.

Principal Accountabilities

Provide counselling services to learners in primary and high school.
Assist with crisis management for students in need of support.
Engage with the school-based support team to ensure students' progress through the proper support and interventions.
Assist with Educational Support for staff and students.
Assist with implementing an effective mentoring system across the whole school and particularly the high school.
Assist in coordinating and presenting workshops that promote mental health.
Maintain case history records and prepare reports and statistics.
Provide advice about appropriate subject choice and tertiary educational options for students and parents.


Skills and Competencies Required

Ability to use psychological models and practices to enhance the emotional skills of the students.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people, including students, colleagues, and parents.
Strong ethical principles.
Ongoing professional development.
Effective time management and administrative skills.
A positive attitude and approach to change and development.


Experience

Relevant Masters Degree in Counselling or Educational Psychology, or BPsych degree.
Minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar type of position and environment.
HPCSA registration as a Psychologist or registered Counsellor.


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