Clinical Counsellor - Student Support Program

TELUS Health, in partnership with Brock University, is seeking a dedicated and experienced registered psychotherapist or social worker to provide comprehensive on-campus counselling services. This role is pivotal in fostering student resilience, growth, and a positive campus environment. Become a part of our team and help enhance the student experience within a thriving and inclusive community.

The impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

As a Counsellor, you will champion the mental health and psychological well-being of Brock University's diverse student body. You will provide short-term counselling and crisis intervention, assisting students in navigating their academic and personal challenges, including high-risk behaviors and substance use concerns. By employing strength-based, solution-focused strategies, you will empower students to achieve their goals. Your collaboration with university staff and stakeholders will strengthen the support network for students, creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters their cultural, social, and academic success.

Here's How

• Promote and advocate for student mental health and the psychological well-being and safety of a diverse student community in St. Catharines, Ontario.
• Provide short-term counselling to young adults, addressing various academic and non-academic issues.
• Evaluate client needs, set objectives, and develop strategies using a strength-based, solution-focused approach.
• Handle crisis intervention, high-risk behaviors, and mental health emergencies.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources as needed.
• Accommodate both scheduled and drop-in sessions, supporting in-person and virtual appointments from the counselling centre at Brock University.
• Collaborate with university staff and other key stakeholders while serving as a corporate ambassador for TELUS Health.
• Manage administrative requirements, including client documentation, managing bookings, and utilizing manual organizational systems for tracking.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or Ontario College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO).
• Certification or extensive training in crisis intervention, SFT, CBT, and/or GAIN-Q3 is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate counselling experience managing diverse clinical cases.
• Experience managing high-risk cases, including clients at risk to themselves or others.
• Expertise in developmental issues of late adolescence (e.g., mental health, disordered eating, transitions, relationships & sexuality, substance use, etc.).
• Knowledge in EAP with both short and long-term interventions.
• Effective working with clients presenting a wide variety of issues and good knowledge of local community resources.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to provide comprehensive treatment planning.
• Experience promoting community adaptation and integration.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Effective time management skills to handle high caseloads and administrative tasks.
• Ability to seamlessly work with both manual, paper-based systems and navigate various online platforms across different office environments.

Why Choose TELUS Health

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, paid vacation, and a flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more ...

À TELUS, nous sommes fiers de notre culture qui encourage la diversité. Nous croyons foncièrement à l’importance d’adopter des pratiques équitables en matière d’emploi. Ainsi, le dossier de tous les candidats qualifiés est étudié. Pendant tout le processus de recrutement, nous tenons compte des besoins particuliers des candidats handicapés, au besoin.