The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne
Job no: 0046946
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: University Services
Department/School: Department of Academic Services and Registrar
Salary: $99,199 – $107,370 (HEW 8)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – 17% superannuation
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: University Services
Department/School: Department of Academic Services and Registrar
Salary: $99,199 – $107,370 (HEW 8)
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – 17% superannuation
About University Services
University Services comprises of 1,600 professional staff focused on providing client-centric and innovative services to the University. The group is providing transformational change, defining and influencing future service enhancements, and acts as a shared services function within the University of Melbourne.
About the role
The International Student Counsellor provides psychological counselling, and training and consultancy activities to students at the University of Melbourne. Psychological counselling is focused on triage, initial assessment and treatment, with specific emphasis on the identification and management of clients in high-risk situations, and appropriate referral or short-term treatment intervention.
Psychological services involve the planning, provision and evaluation of workshops, webinars, training sessions, groupwork, online web based services, and the delivery of clinical supervision. This may involve addressing issues and potential problems derived from identified trends in client presenting problems, or work with identified target groups within the University community. The International Student Counsellor role is a key focal point for initiatives that support International Students.
About you
– A registered psychologist (clinical or counselling endorsed) or accredited mental health social worker with a relevant postgraduate degree at Masters level or above, in a field directly linked to the provision of therapeutic counselling services.
– Extensive post qualification experience in the provision of counselling and psychotherapeutic services, including with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
– Demonstrated ability and experience to plan, deliver and evaluate training workshops, consultancies, group work and clinical supervision.
– Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a self-management framework, and respond effectively to complex or demanding clinical matters.
– Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of complex cognitive and emotional, mental health, and developmental issues, including case planning and review.
– Experience in the delivery of services to international students. Familiarity with the issues impacting upon their health, psychological wellbeing and experiences as international students.
– Familiarity with Mandarin or other Asian languages.
Benefits
– Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
– Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
– The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
– A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne
To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits
Culture
The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria
University Services comprises of 1,600 professional staff focused on providing client-centric and innovative services to the University. The group is providing transformational change, defining and influencing future service enhancements, and acts as a shared services function within the University of Melbourne.
About the role
The International Student Counsellor provides psychological counselling, and training and consultancy activities to students at the University of Melbourne. Psychological counselling is focused on triage, initial assessment and treatment, with specific emphasis on the identification and management of clients in high-risk situations, and appropriate referral or short-term treatment intervention.
Psychological services involve the planning, provision and evaluation of workshops, webinars, training sessions, groupwork, online web based services, and the delivery of clinical supervision. This may involve addressing issues and potential problems derived from identified trends in client presenting problems, or work with identified target groups within the University community. The International Student Counsellor role is a key focal point for initiatives that support International Students.
About you
– A registered psychologist (clinical or counselling endorsed) or accredited mental health social worker with a relevant postgraduate degree at Masters level or above, in a field directly linked to the provision of therapeutic counselling services.
– Extensive post qualification experience in the provision of counselling and psychotherapeutic services, including with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
– Demonstrated ability and experience to plan, deliver and evaluate training workshops, consultancies, group work and clinical supervision.
– Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a self-management framework, and respond effectively to complex or demanding clinical matters.
– Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of complex cognitive and emotional, mental health, and developmental issues, including case planning and review.
– Experience in the delivery of services to international students. Familiarity with the issues impacting upon their health, psychological wellbeing and experiences as international students.
– Familiarity with Mandarin or other Asian languages.
Benefits
– Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
– Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
– The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
– A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne
To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits
Culture
The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.
*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria
For full details and to apply:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/899290/international-student-counsellor
Advertised: 12 Mar 2019 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Apr 2019 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Source: Uniting News