The Maribyrnong Sports Academy seeks a Psychologist with experience and/or an understanding of the issues and pressures on teenagers and specifically youth student-athletes. The primary role is to provide one-on-one support to student-athletes in Years 7 - 10.  It is envisaged that the work will have a greater focus on wellbeing related issues, however the link between sport performance and mental health is recognised.

Attendance for this position is 2.5 days per week, days and times are negotiable

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct counselling support and other early intervention services for individual student-athletes with a range of mental health issues, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise (it is to be noted that the entry to such support may be via sport performance related issues).
• Plan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriate, and manage the associated risks.
• Where possible this role will also support the MSA Performance and Environment Psychologist with initiatives for sporting groups, and to improve the MSA performance environment.
• To be the Performance Services representative on two Inter-disciplinary Teams (Teams are being established for each sport in the MSA Program).
• Keep appropriate records, and maintain ethical standards as required of a psychologist