Psychologist/Therapist at Flying Kites Leadership Centre & Academy

Psychologist/Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Work therapeutically with students in our primary school (both boarding and day scholars)
• Undertake psycho-social assessments to identify the needs of the student, taking into consideration trauma experience, social functioning and development
• Develop a therapeutic plan working with each individual, taking account of identified needs, cultural context and trauma background
• Provide 1:1 counselling to students
• Educate students on the possible effects of trauma
• Mediate conflict between students and/or teachers
• Provide direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms
• Refer clients to appropriate health services or other services to address identified needs
• Work collaboratively with our teachers and dorm staff and be available to discuss learning, behavioral, familial and social problems
• Provide recommendations on behavioral management techniques
• Participate in team meetings as required
• Evaluate and advise school disciplinary practices for ‘at risk’ students
• Prepare appropriate documentation and reports and maintain client database information for relevant parties
• Complete written reports as needed or as requested by Director of Programs

Qualifications for the Psychologist/Therapist Job

• University degree in Psychology
• Certificate of Qualification (LCSW)
• Experience in assessment and counselling of children, adolescents and families
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional disorders and behavioral challenges
• Ability to manage caseload independently and work collaboratively in team environment
• Ability to work in line with a trauma informed care approach
• Up-to-date Children’s Check and National Police Check (Cert of Good Conduct)