Position: Lead CounsellorDepartment: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Employment Type: Full timeChrist's College, established in 1850, is New Zealand's only independent school for boys, catering for Years 9 to 13. We pride ourselves on creating an innovative and inspiring working environment, preparing generations of young men to embrace a world of opportunity.Our staff is our greatest asset, working to enable boundless opportunities for the boys. This highly qualified and committed team is supported by forward-thinking governance and dedicated professional administrators to ensure every opportunity for success is achieved. We are an inclusive community, committed to providing high-quality education for our boys.The College is seeking an experienced Counsellor to lead its counselling services on a full-time basis (remuneration will be across both term time and the College vacation periods). The role will oversee a budget, manage workflows, liaise regularly around cases with appropriate staff, advise on policies/process based on best practice, and provide regular reports to the Deputy Principal and Executive Principal.The role will also manage and support one Counsellor as a direct report and determine professional development opportunities for both the Counsellor and staff involved with pastoral care.The Lead Counsellor will engage directly with students for the provision of counselling and create plans that define goals for clients that can be met "in-house" while referring those with more intensive, acute, and/or complex needs to third-party providers.The successful candidate will be empathetic, organised, a skilled communicator, and enjoy working with children. Ideally, they would maintain professional membership and registration with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) or a similar professional association and comply with their Code of Ethics. They may or may not be a currently registered teacher in New Zealand.College offers excellent working conditions in an attractive environment.The ideal start date would be 27 January 2025, but there will be flexibility around this for the successful candidate.Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.Please apply with a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and completed employment application form with relevant experience to Shari Clunne, Human Resources Manager, at ****** note that a completed application form is a requirement.APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5.00PM, MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 2024.Privacy Act:In accordance with the Privacy Act (2020), the information provided as part of your application remains confidential and will only be used for the purpose of considering your suitability for this vacancy. If your application is successful, the information you supply will be held as part of your personnel file.Information relating to unsuccessful applicants will be confidentially destroyed within one week of the recruitment process completion. You have the right to view your personal information held by Christ's College within this period.
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