School Mental Health Service
The Department for Education has implemented a mental health service for students that provides an on-site School Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) in public high schools across the state.
School Mental Health Practitioners
The School Mental Health Practitioner provides brief and targeted psychotherapeutic intervention to students experiencing mild, moderate and emerging mental health concerns.
School Mental Health Practitioners
The School Mental Health Practitioner provides brief and targeted psychotherapeutic intervention to students experiencing mild, moderate and emerging mental health concerns.
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Genevieve is the School Mental Health Practitioner at Charles Campbell College. She is a social worker and is experienced in clinical assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention for adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.
School Mental Health Practitioners can provide a range of services, including:
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How does the service work?
The School Mental Health Service (SMHS) provides a brief intervention service – short term, time limited support of up to 8 sessions over three months.
The School Mental Health Practitioner works alongside the student and family to identify difficulties, determine goals and complete a SMHS Wellbeing and Safety plan. This information is then used to plan future sessions.
There is often a large focus on skill building and providing helpful information to support students to develop coping strategies and assist students and families to understand their current situation.
Is there a cost?
No – the SMHS is free and fully funded by the Department for Education. A Mental Health Care Plan is not needed to access the service.
Referral Process
For further information about the School Mental Health Service or to discuss a potential referral, please contact a Student Wellbeing Leader, or use the Request Support Form.
Other wellbeing supports available
Charles Campbell College offers a range of programs and initiatives to support student mental health and wellbeing. Please refer to the Wellbeing Support page for further information.
To learn more about Psychological Therapy, please click on the button below.
The School Mental Health Service (SMHS) provides a brief intervention service – short term, time limited support of up to 8 sessions over three months.
The School Mental Health Practitioner works alongside the student and family to identify difficulties, determine goals and complete a SMHS Wellbeing and Safety plan. This information is then used to plan future sessions.
There is often a large focus on skill building and providing helpful information to support students to develop coping strategies and assist students and families to understand their current situation.
Is there a cost?
No – the SMHS is free and fully funded by the Department for Education. A Mental Health Care Plan is not needed to access the service.
Referral Process
For further information about the School Mental Health Service or to discuss a potential referral, please contact a Student Wellbeing Leader, or use the Request Support Form.
Other wellbeing supports available
Charles Campbell College offers a range of programs and initiatives to support student mental health and wellbeing. Please refer to the Wellbeing Support page for further information.
To learn more about Psychological Therapy, please click on the button below.
Further information can be found on the Department for Education website.
