Mental Health Counsellor

Job Description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16

The base salary will be $74,990 - $88,230 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of August 31, 2027.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Student Experience Portfolio inspires all learners to ignite extraordinary change in the world, and supports the whole learner's growth through programs, services and experiences that foster well-being, build connections and develop skills.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counsellor a highly skilled professional responsible for assisting Western students to address emotional, social, behavioural, and developmental concerns as young adults and students within the academic context. Through the integration of theory and practice, and with sensitivity to individual differences and multicultural issues, this role contributes to the well-being and safety of individual students and the campus community. The role will assist students with well-being concerns and promote mental health by facilitating stress reduction, self-awareness, self-care, emotional regulation, and creative problem solving. The role also provides consultation and expertise to campus services, administration, faculty, parents and families when necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

• Masters in Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry or Social Work
• Eligibility for Membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or the Ontario College of Social Workers

Experience:

• 5 years of experience required working in a psychotherapeutic setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of therapeutic practice with adolescents and young adult population, adolescent and adult personality theory, assessment scales and tools, working with trauma, anti-violence work, individual and group psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in crisis management
• Ability to apply counselling/psychotherapy knowledge to on-on-one and group interactions
• Ability to source new information resources for clients to seek resolution to challenges through research
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations of students
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social determinants of health and the social consequences and risk factors associated with mental illness (e.g., substance abuse and addiction, suicide, self-harm, stigma)
• Knowledge of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, cultural, First Nations, spirituality and racial issues
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the Personal Health Information Protection Act
• Well established and demonstrated interpersonal, relationship building, leadership, and oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to exercise a high level of initiative and independent judgement
• Demonstrated knowledge of evaluative practice, research methods and data/information management
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other clinicians and members of the university community
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current vulnerable sector record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.