School Psychologist - Take Two

Why Work with Us?

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Part time (0.4FTE), Permanent position
• Noble Park - Bunurong Country and Morwell School Campus, Gunaikurnai Country
• Base salary $103k pa (pro rata) + superannuation & salary packaging

This role can be based at our Noble Park office, with travel to the Morwell School Campus. (Claim back KM's)

Who is Take Two?

Take Two is a state-wide, trauma-informed therapeutic service supporting infants, children, young people, and families impacted by trauma, neglect, and disrupted attachment. Operating under Berry Street, Take Two collaborates with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, community service agencies, and research institutions to deliver intensive intervention programs and drive best-practice approaches in the sector.

The Berry Street School is a specialist independent school that supports around 200 students from years 7 to 12. There are 4 campuses across Victoria in Ballarat, Morwell, Noble Park and Shepparton. Students at the Berry Street school have become disengaged from mainstream education. They come from a variety of backgrounds: some have experienced bullying in mainstream schools and some are in out-of-home care (foster, kinship and residential care). This means they often have gaps in their learning.

These students need individualised support to keep them on track with their learning and make sure they have the same opportunities as their peers. Without this support, young people are at risk of disengaging completely from school, which can lead to poorer life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The school psychologist will provide clinical services to the Berry Street School – Morwell campus. Including the completion of psychological assessments (cognitive, educational and social-emotional); capacity building of Berry Street school staff, specifically increasing knowledge and practice regarding the impacts of developmental trauma on learning and behaviour.

In this position you will:

• Conduct cognitive, social-emotional and educational assessments using restricted psychological assessment tools to understand the student’s level of functioning and educational support needs.
• Conduct assessment on the impact of trauma, neglect, and abuse experiences on the child’s development and functioning as needed.
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families.
• Provide secondary consultation and advice to school staff and families/care-givers.

The psychologist may also be allocated clinical work from other Take Two programs dependent on case load and time, and would be discussed in advance.

About You

We are seeking a Psychologist who has current AHPRA, Psychology Board of Australia, registration.

You will have a sound understanding of the complexities of the Child Protection and Education service systems, a demonstrated ability to provide direct service in the clinical assessment and treatment of young people and families, and a sound understanding and demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and workers.

What You'll Receive:

• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing supports
• A supportive team environment committed to trauma-informed practice
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
• Additional leave breaks to be taken during the December-January Victorian school holidays and during term holidays (mix of annual leave provided and 48/52 purchased leave is essential) providing up to 8 weeks off per annum.

How to apply

Apply now to become a driving force in the Take Two team—together, we can shape brighter futures.

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted ASAP as we are assessing applications as we receive them.

For role queries please contact Athina Kourmoulaki - Team Leader on 0482162***

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.