ACAP Opportunities Term 2, 2017 1
Listing of Agencies Industry/ Page Aged Care Dorothy Impey Home 3 Alcohol and Other Drugs St Vincent s Hospital, Fitzroy - Optimal Health Program 4 Grief & Loss Griefline Community and Family Services Inc 5 Community Care Chelsea Community Support 6 Bethany Community Support 7 Eating Disorders Victoria 8 Hillsong 9 Ngwala Willumbong Co 10 Salvation Army Bridge Program 11 Russian Ethnic Representative Council 12 Carers Victoria 13 Disability & Employment Assistance JobCo Employment Services 14 WISE Employment 15 Private Practice The Hills Counselling and Psychology 16 Centre for Emotion Focused Practice 17 Schools & Colleges Brentwood Secondary College 18-20 Thriving Youth Australia 18-20 Manor Lakes 21 McClelland College 22 Campaspe College 23 2
Dorothy Impey Home Dorothy Impey Home is a community-based not-for-profit aged care facility. Located in Pascoe Vale, the state of the art, purpose built 92 bed facility has provided care to the elderly citizens of the Moreland Community for over 45 years. The facility provides an "ageing in place" which means that there is no need for residents to ever have to move again as the care is adjusted to their needs. There are 3 Floors for different needs; (s to work with all three floors) Ground floor Dementia 1st Floor Low Care Needs 2nd Floor High Care Needs The main issues that the residents deal with include New Residents transitioning into the facility Handling depression Grief / loss of a partner The placement will include one to one counselling with residents. Important information: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in late April s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Wednesday 17 th May The placement is ideally suited to a student who has a genuine interest in the aged care area s close to the Pascoe Vale area might find it more advantageous from a travel perspective. Family Counselling Grief and Loss Dorothy Impey Home Days 1 1 Mon, Tue, Wed or Fri From Wednesday 17 th May or following week 3
St. Vincent s Hospital Optimal Health Program A placement opportunity is now available for 1-2 counselling students at St. Vincent s Hospital commencing week beginning 2017 As part of a collaborative research project with The Australian Catholic University and The University of Melbourne, the placement will involve delivering the Optimal Health Program to individuals with chronic illness. The Optimal Health Program (OHP) is an 8 session self-management program that builds on individual strengths and promotes self-efficacy and hope. The sessions are with one of three patient groups individuals with stroke and their carers, individuals with diabetes, and individuals with chronic kidney disease. In addition, there will be other opportunities for delivering OHP e.g., for people living with polio and facilitating OHP to groups. For further information, please access http://www.frameworksforhealth.com/ Important information: Post-Graduate s ONLY s must submit applications by Friday 24 th March in order to be able to attend an ACAP interview in late March Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview on 3 rd, 4 th or 5 th May (TBC) Successful applicant will also need to complete the 2-day training in the Optimal Health program intervention s must be eligible to start placement mid-may. Trauma Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling Groupwork Theory and Practice/ Group Therapy Family Counselling Days Interview dates St Vincent s Hospital (Optimal Health Program) 1-2 1 To be negotiated 3 rd May confirmed with flexibility for 4 th or 5 th 17 th 19 th May TBC 4
Griefline Community Services IMPORTANT: This is a Term 3, 2017 placement but the successful applicant will volunteer in Term 2, 2017 whilst they are completing their training Griefline, located in Moorabbin, are inviting applications from counselling students for a Term 3, 2017 placement. The successful applicant will commence initially as a volunteer in April 2017 and then start a formal placement from August 2017 - mid May 2018. 12 week Loss & Grief Education Course held in Moorabbin (compulsory from April to July 2017) Mentoring and supervision to conduct trauma support phone calls in collaboration with Victorian Police. (N.B. 15 hours of trauma support calls has been approved towards 40 counselling hours when on placement) One to one and Group counselling General Hours students will be encouraged to work on a community projects of their interest Learn about the different aspects of running a non-for profit organisation Contribute towards organising Griefline's Migrant Seminar that occurs every 2 years Applicants should meet the following criteria: Mature age, skilled, confident and pro-active; Passionate about their work and the ability to work with all sections of the community; Have previous counselling experience (volunteer/phone counselling is fine) Capacity to work independently with the ability to establish and run groups Computer literacy required as successful applicant will perform a range of other duties as required Persian speakers encouraged to apply Important information: There is a $150 fee for students attending the 12 week Loss & Grief Education course s must be able to attend an ACAP interview in late March Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview early April s must be able to commence as a volunteer 10 th April (TBC) Essential Units: Grief and Loss Mental Health Group Work Griefline Community and Family Services Inc. Days 1 1-2 TBC 5 Start Date 10th April (TBC) Interview date Week commencing 3rd April (day TBC) Telephone training & fee Wednesday 12th April telephone training orientation 6.30pm to 9.00 pm. $150 for students to attend Loss & Grief Education course
Chelsea Community Support Services One clinical placement is available at Chelsea Community Support Services, commencing mid-may 2017 Located at 1A Chelsea Rd, Chelsea Vic 3196 Chelsea Community Support Services Inc. (ChelCSS) is a not for profit incorporated association that was established to provide emergency relief and social support services to the residents of Chelsea and surrounding suburbs. ChelCSS support students by providing counselling placements, offering an individual counselling service for low income earners within the community. The successful student will initially begin observing counselling sessions before taking on one to one counselling independently. The student will also assist with material aid and emergency relief supports. For more information on the services that Chelsea Community Support Services provide please visit: http://www.chelsea.org.au/ Important information: s must be able to attend an ACAP interview in April Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview on a Monday or Wednesday in late April/early May s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Mental Health Policy and Practice/Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Family and Relationship Counselling/ Family Counselling Alcohol & Other Drugs, Counselling in Loss/ Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Chelsea Community Support 1 1-2 Days To be negotiated with agency 6
Bethany Community Support Bethany is a vibrant community service organisation based in Geelong and Warrnambool that provides a broad range of prevention, intervention, support and educational services to children, young people, families and individuals. The two placements on offer are within the Family & Relationship Counselling (FaRS) Program at Bethany in Geelong. The FaRS Program provides integrated, early intervention relationship services and parenting support for families and children, particularly those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or in disadvantaged communities, to improve family functioning, safety and child wellbeing/development. The program aims to help people with relationship difficulties better manage the personal or interpersonal issues to do with children and family via counselling, information and referral, education and skills training. For further information, please access http://www.bethany.org.au Tasks and opportunities available to the student during this placement include: Initial Shadowing of task supervisor to observe a number of different counsellors and sessions to lead part and full counselling session/s with support from supervisor Exposure to different models of assessment of need and risk Exposure to a range of counselling theories and interventions Understanding of human diversity, social contexts and ethical practice Safety planning, referrals Case noting and report writing Attendance and participation in meetings such as case plans or care team meetings Participation in team and agency meetings Self-learning and Critical reflection Important information: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in early May s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Monday s close to the Geelong area might find it more advantageous from a travel perspective Family Counselling Family and Relationship Counselling Mental Health Policy and Practice/Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Bethany Community Support Days 2 2-3 (TBC) Mon-Fri (Flexible) Interview Week beginning 1st May From Monday 15 th May 7
Eating Disorders Victoria s undertaking a placement at Eating Disorders Victoria will work onsite one day per week in our Support Groups program. Potential tasks include debriefing and mentoring volunteer facilitators, liaising with other mental health organisations, undertaking roster management, designing and implementing quality improvement processes, and collating and analysing program data. The student will regularly facilitate groups for adults seeking to recover from an eating disorder and for family members of someone with an eating disorder in a number of Melbourne metro locations. EDV Support Groups run in the evening and are always led by two facilitators. For further information, please access https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Important information: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in week beginning 8 th May s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Wednesday Suited to students who have a genuine interest in eating disorders In order to benefit fully from the placement, students must be prepared to do their own research into the area of eating disorders Any previous relevant experience will be of benefit Essential Units: Groupwork Mental Health Policy and Practice/Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Eating Disorders Victoria Days 1 1 TBC Interview Week beginning 8th May From Monday 8
Hillsong Hillsong, (West Footscray and Bayswater,) are now seeking Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy students for year-long counselling placements. Hillsong is a church-based, not for profit organisation that exists to serve communities by offering pathways to equip those who want to take their next steps in life. The successful applicants will experience a broad range of one to one counselling and support work with adults. Client issues are complex and range from trauma, depression, homelessness, sexual abuse, unemployment, family issues and general counselling. The placement student must be available from mid-may 2017 to mid-december 2017 Important Information: Hillsong Citycare -79 Sunshine Rd, West Footscray and Hillsong Melbourne East - 32 Stud Rd, Bayswater Postgraduate students only This placement is suited to mature age students with relevant work/life experience who are able to work independently A year long placement (two terms registered with ACAP and one as a volunteer) Strong writing skills and the ability to write case notes are also required. Essential Units/Skills: Mental Health Policy and Practice/Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Family and Relationship Counselling/ Family Counselling Counselling in Loss/ Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Alcohol & Other Drugs Hillsong West Footscray Hillsong, Bayswater 2 1 2 1 Days To be negotiated with agency To be negotiated with agency Hillsong Interviews 4 5 th May (TBC) 4 5 th May (TBC) 15th May 9
Ngwala Willumbong Co 1 Ngwala Willumbong Co - St Kilda are currently accepting applications from female counselling students. The successful student will be involved in the centre s day to day activities and there will be opportunities for one to one counselling. Final year students who are able to work independently and who have a genuine interest in working with people from different backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply! 2 Yitjawudik Men's Residential Rehabilitation Centre, Toolamba is seeking a male counselling student. This agency supports clients over the age of 18 years who suffer from alcohol and/or drug dependency problems. The successful applicant will be involved in one to one counselling as well as centre activities. This placement is ideally suited to a pro-active, mature age student who is able to work independently and with experience or interest in alcohol and drugs. s who have a genuine interest in working with people from different backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply! Important Information Winja Ulupna Women's Recovery Centre (Female s only) Yitjawudik Men's Residential Rehabilitation Centre (Male students only) Each placement will be commencing in -May through to mid- December 2017 For more information please visit http://www.ngwala.org.au/ Please Note: Due to the nature of the work, it is a requirement that the applicant MUST BE of the stated gender (The requirement to be of the stated gender is a genuine occupational pursuant to S31(2)(H) of the Anti-Discrimination act 1977). Essential Units/Skills: Mental Health Policy and Practice/Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Family and Relationship Counselling/ Family Counselling Counselling in Loss/ Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Alcohol & Other Drugs Days Ngwala - Winja Ulupna Women's Recovery 1 1 To be negotiated with agency Interviews TBA 15tth May (TBC) Ngwala Toolamba (Shepparton) 1 1 To be negotiated with agency TBA 15th May (TBC) 10
Salvation Army Bridge Program, Tasmania The Salvation Army s Bridge Program is a specialised therapeutic service which provides for the recovery needs of people with gambling, alcohol or other drug addictions The Bridge Program model of recovery is a purposeful, whole of life, person-centred, coordinated care approach, that combines a number of key elements into an integrated, high quality, evidence informed recovery program. A placement opportunity is now available for 1 student to co-facilitate the 9-week AOD rehabilitation program and conduct 1-1 counselling with residents. Completion of the Alcohol and Other Drugs and the Group Work units is essential and related experience an advantage. For further information please access: https://salvos.org.au/need-help/addiction-services/about-the-bridgeprogram/ Important information: s must be able to attend an ACAP interview in April Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in May s must be eligible to start placement Essential Units: Groupwork Theory and Practice Alcohol and Other Drugs Trauma Counselling Grief & Loss Mental Health Salvation Army Bridge Program Days 1 1 To be negotiated 15th May 11
Russia Ethnic Representative Council A placement opportunity is now available for one counselling student and the agency has a strong preference for a Russian speaker. The Russian Ethnic Representative Council is a non-profit organization, which promotes welfare, cultural interests, and provides support for the diverse Russian community in Victoria. The placement involves one on one counselling unemployed clients, isolated, frail elderly clients, and counselling clients with disabilities. The placement may also involve the facilitation of support groups for longterm unemployed. For further information regarding the agency please access: http://rerc.org.au Important information: Spoken and written Russian language skills and knowledge of the Russian culture highly regarded s must be able to attend an ACAP interview in April Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in May s must be eligible to start placement Trauma Counselling Grief and Loss Mental Health Russian Ethnic Representative Council Days 1 1 To be negotiated 15th May 12
Carers Victoria Carers Victoria are currently seeking applications from mature age Master of Counselling and Graduate Diploma of Counselling students. Bachelor of Counselling students with prior relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. The placement primarily involves group counselling programs. There may also be opportunities for one to one counselling (including telephone counselling) depending on a) how well you progress and b) the confidence your Carers Victoria supervisor has in your counselling skill development. Other tasks may include intake and assessment. Conveniently Located in Footscray Two days a week, (preferably Monday and Thursdays) to be discussed with the supervisor s must have completed units in Group Work and Mental Health s selected for interview must be available for first interview at ACAP (date to be advised). Those referred on for a second interview will attend an interview at Carers Victoria. Important Information: Mature postgraduate counselling students with related experience. Essential Units: Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling Group Work Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Carers Victoria Days 1 2 Mondays and Thursdays Interviews Tuesday May 3 rd - afternoon 13
JobCo Employment Services JobCo. Employment Services Inc. is a community based not-for-profit employment service provider which has been delivering a comprehensive range of employment solutions to employers and jobseekers in the Melbourne and metropolitan region since 1994. JobCo's mission is to ensure that any person seeking employment services, training, counselling or support is assisted. For all clients they will provide a unique and individual experience of service where people feel listened to and supported in overcoming barriers, achieving equality and meaningful inclusion into their local community. Their values are reflected both in the services they provide and in the investment of staff from a broad range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds. JobCo are seeking a postgraduate counselling student to work with clients accessing the Disability Employment Services (DES) at JobCo Frankston or JobCo Narre Warren. The Disability Employment Consultants concentrate on the vocational activities whilst the student counselor will concentrate on the client s personal issues. Clients will be referred to the student for one to one counselling. s will manage a client load for one to one counselling. Successful applicants should be mature, with related experience and able to work independently. What is DES? DES aims to assist people living with a psychiatric, physical or sensory disability in gaining meaningful and sustainable employment. DES believes that people with a disability should be supported in their efforts to join the workforce and works closely with both job seekers and employers to make this happen. Their services provide clients with access to individually tailored employment services that are both flexible and responsive to their needs, with strong links to training and skills development. Important Information: Essential Units: For more information please visit http://www.jobco.com.au/ Mature postgraduate counselling students with related experience. Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy JobCo location TBA JobCo location TBA 1 1 1 1 Days To be negotiated with the Supervisor To be negotiated with the Supervisor Interviews TBA TBA 14
Wise Employment An exciting opportunity is now available for 3 postgraduate counselling students at WISE Employment offices. You will be based at either Broadmeadows, Frankston or Prahran. WISE Employment helps job seekers to find meaningful work via Disability Employment Services and jobactive employment programs. The agency is seeking mature postgraduate counselling students to conduct one to one counselling with clients experiencing a range of mental health issues. s will need to be pro-active, able to work independently and manage a client load for one to one counselling! Ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and an iphone is required. Prior related experience an advantage. The placement is one day a week to be discussed with the supervisor. All placements will commence mid-may 2017 and students will remain on placement until mid-december 2017. Important Information Mature, postgraduate students only Successful students will work independently. There are no counsellors on site. Computer skills and ability to use iphone required. Essential Units: Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Wise Employment - Broadmeadows Wise Employment - Frankston Wise Employment - Prahran Days 1 1 Tuesday 1 1 Monday 1 1 Thursday Interviews Week commencing 1 st May Week commencing 1 st May Week commencing 1 st May 15
The Hills Counselling and Psychology The Hills Counselling and Psychology, Dandenong Ranges, specialises in providing counselling and psychological support to individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. The placement will involve one to one counseling with adults under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist. This is an ideal placement for a counselling student who is able to work independently and with relevant experience. For further information please access: http://hillstherapy.net.au Important information: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview in May s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Monday (TBC) Mental Health Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy The Hills Counselling and Psychology Days Interview 1 1 TBA TBA From Monday 16
Centre for Emotion Focused Practice The Centre for Emotion Focused Practice is an established private practice in South Yarra that offers counselling and psychotherapy services from a broadly humanistic framework. The Centre has experienced psychologists working from the Centre as well as a range of practitioners who operate from the Centre on a room hire basis. The environment at the Centre is one where practitioners operate with a level of independence, managing their own caseloads and supervision requirements but within a supportive environment. In this placement you would take on a small to medium caseload of clients and assist with the management of a private practice. This placement would suit students wanting to familiarize themselves with the private practice environment who are interested in developing their practice and understanding of humanistic models of counselling and therapy. The student would most likely have a mix of clinical, admin and research work. The clinical supervisor would be Mr Barry Strmelj and overall manager of the placement would be the practice manager, Ms Nilou Moghaddam. Barry works on Wednesdays and Thursdays and Nilou is in the office from Monday to Thursday, so it would be expected that the placement occur when one of these staff are present. For further information, please access http://emotion-focused.com.au/ Important information: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an agency interview on Tuesday 2 nd May s must be eligible to start placement week commencing Monday Family Counselling Family and Relationship Counselling Centre for Emotion Focused Practice 1 2-3 (TBC) Days Mon-Thurs (Flexible) Orientation Date Wed 10 th & Thursday 11 th May Interview Tuesday 2 nd May From Monday 17
Brentwood Secondary College & Thriving Youth Australia Locations Brentwood Secondary College: Glen Waverley Thriving Youth Australia: Cheltenham Secondary College, Wantirna Secondary College, Fairhills Secondary College Attendance s must attend a minimum of 2 days a week from 8am to 4.15pm (Finish time may vary this is dependent on debriefing, so some flexibility required.) days Two placement days must include either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday for peer and group supervision. Small group supervision (weekly) is provided, briefing and debriefing (daily) and individual supervision can be provided by negotiation. s will be offered at either Brentwood Secondary College or schools in the TYA program. These placement offers placement students a diverse experience. Additional information: A structured placement with a wide range of opportunities..s journal at least twice a week, complete case notes and must be able to work in teams. Brentwood, have eight key teams within our placement program that play an integral role in supporting the school community. Each of these teams are made up of tertiary placement students, guided by a Wellbeing staff member. Each of the teams provide opportunity for development of counselling practice. Intake: The primary role of Intake workers is to assess and organise students who want to access wellbeing support. Intake workers are responsible for initial assessment of students, crisis management, record keeping and other general office duties. Intake workers need to be effective communicators and be capable of implementing strong boundaries with students. Transition Management: The primary role of Transition Managers is to manage the Transition room and support young people with their transition back into learning and the college community. Transition Managers work closely with the Outreach Team, Intake Workers and Sub Mangers to identify and address the individual needs of students that are accessing the Transition room. Engagement and Outreach*: The Primary role of the outreach team is to reconnect students who have disengaged with school and/or learning. Outreach team members conduct home visits and often work closely student s families. Outreach work collaboratively with Managers, Parent Support, Transition Managers and Intake to develop and implement case management plans for students. 18
Support: The Support Team provide regular and consistent level of counselling and support to students at the college. The Support team supports all elements of the Wellbeing programs in the College. Support team members are allocated a caseload of approx. 4-8 students and are responsible for checking in with their caseload on a regular basis. EAL Team: The EAL team works with student who are enrolled with English as an Alternate Language. The EAL team support students both in and outside of the classroom with the stress of translation, academic workload and social and language challenges. Social Work: The Social Work team consists of student that are completing their social work degree. The Social Work team design and implement programs, case management plans, referrals and provide general support to the Brentwood community. Resilience Workers: The primary role of Resilience Workers is to build the emotional and intellectual capacity of students in the classroom. They aim to support students to build resilience in their learning and relationships. Resilience workers conduct assessments and implement strategies for regulation (decision making, impulse control) and self-reflection. Resilience workers also provide counselling and implement therapeutic strategies and practices such as mindfulness, strength based approaches in the classroom. Parent Support: The primary role of Parent Support Workers is to work therapeutically with a designated case load of parents. Parent Support workers also offer support, guidance and psychoeducation to parents around adolescent issues. *All home visits must be accompanied by a staff member All students on placement will be expected to: - Manage a counselling case load - Record case notes - Offer in and out of class support as directed - Work in the transition room via a roster system - Offer casual support at recess and lunchtime - Attend regular supervision - Attend morning and afternoon team briefing/reflection sessions Important Information: Group Interview: TBA Orientation date: TBA Start date: May 2017 School Retreat dates (refer below): June & September 19
Compulsory School Retreats: A placement with Brentwood Secondary College or Thriving Youth Australia also includes the compulsory attendance at 2 retreat events - one reflective and the other pyscho-educational. These events are usually held during each school holiday in September, January, Easter and June. Added to this there is also an end of year celebration event. Therefore placements students undertaking this placement will need to commit to attending the 2 retreats and the end of year experience. It will be important to students to speak with their placement supervisor BEFORE making any plans during the holiday periods to make sure they attend these days. The next retreat is to be held in June. Essential Units: Counselling Children and Young People /Family Counselling (On occasions students may be permitted to enrol in these concurrent with placement) Group Work/Group Work Theory Mental Health Policy & Practice/Mental Health Counselling Trauma/Grief/Loss Desirable: Prior phone or face-to-face counselling experience Experience with secondary age children Brentwood Secondary College Thriving Youth Australia 15+ opportunities 2 6+ opportunities 2 Days Interview day Must include a Monday, Wednesday or Friday Must include a Monday, Wednesday or Friday May 2017 May 2017 Group Interview Wednesday 19 th April, 9:30am- 2:30pm Group Interview Wednesday 19 th April, 9:30am- 2:30pm NB TYA students must be eligible to attend secondary interviews with TYA staff) 20
Manor Lakes Manor Lakes P:12 College is currently seeking 1 motivated, pro-active male team player who is keen to complete a placement in a school setting of our 1800 plus students. The College is committed to inclusive education and they strive to provide specific programs and opportunities for students with a range of educational needs. Opportunities are varied but the placement includes one to one counselling work and group facilitation with students. The successful applicant may also work on social skills with an ASD student, implement anger management skills, and general counselling to our school community. Important Information students are to complete a minimum of 30 counselling hours with under 18 s and a minimum of 10 counselling hours with adults s students must not counsel children 12 years and under. Please Note: Due to the nature of the work, it is a requirement that the applicant MUST BE of the stated gender (The requirement to be of the stated gender is a genuine occupational pursuant to S31(2)(H) of the Anti-Discrimination act 1977). Essential Units: Counselling Children and Young People /Family Counselling Group Work Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Mental Health Policy & Practice/Mental Health Counselling Manor Lakes College 1 2 Days Preferably Monday and Friday Interviews Friday 21 st April 21
McClelland Secondary College McClelland Secondary College is a secondary school located in Frankston. McClelland College s programs are designed to encourage the highest standards of achievement in everything students undertake. School objectives are to provide each student with the essential skills required for lifelong learning, and the breadth of outlook they will need to be successful in an evolving global community. Values of respect, tolerance and hard work are highly regarded and rewarded. ACAP Counselling students on placement will experience a broad range of counselling and support work with teens and some over 18 s. This is a demanding and confronting placement and not for everyone. issues range from truancy through to violence, self-harm and suicidal ideation. This secondary college has a great need for counselling services for their students. ACAP students work in teams with students from Monash and RMIT including Psychology, Medical, and Master of Counselling students. To be successful on this placement, you need to be a strong a team player, sensitive to group dynamics and willing to be supportive of fellow students at all times. s may also facilitate support groups for students and are encouraged to engage with parents and staff. s undertaking a placement at McClelland College are eligible to count a maximum of 40/46 hours of counselling with under 18 s (though they may experience far more). However any opportunity to counsel adults is encouraged. Important Information: School policy requires placement students to dress professionally at all times. Piercings and tattoos must be covered. students are to complete 40/46 hours of counselling with students between 13 and 17 years of age s students must not counsel children 12 years and under. Essential Units: Counselling Children and Young People /Family Counselling Mental Health Group Work Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy No of students Days ACAP/ Interview McClelland College 9-11 2 To be negotiated Friday 28th April TBC 22
Campaspe College Campaspe College provides fully-funded vocational training in skill shortage areas and for unemployed/underprivileged equity groups in the Campaspe Shire located within the Loddon-Mallee farming region. The successful applicant will provide one to one counselling services to Campaspe College students and there is also the opportunity to facilitate groups. issues range from depression, alcohol and drugs, homelessness, eating disorders and unemployment to family issues. The placement will suit mature age students with relevant work/life experience. For further information please access: http://www.ccae.vic.edu.au Essential Units: Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling in Loss/Grief Counselling/ Trauma and Grief Therapy Campaspe College Days 1 1 Either Tues/ Wed/ Thurs. Interviews Approx. 2 weeks beforehand Week beginning Monday 23