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The Department of Wellness and Psychological Services, a multidisciplinary team within Student Affairs, in partnership with kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Counsellor I, commencing July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.

Wellness and Psychological Services provides professional individual counselling, case management, and general assessment services to students enrolled at MacEwan University. You will apply a systemic approach to help develop the social well-being of students while simultaneously working to address broader social issues within the university that may act as a barrier to access resources and support. You have the option to pursue academic and/or community-based scholarly activity and will work collaboratively to contribute service to the University and the broader community.

• Providing in-person and telehealth/virtual counselling, case management, and psychotherapy for a broad range of mental health and wellness concerns;
• Providing safe and affirming counselling for students;
• Supporting students at risk to navigate on and off campus resources to help them identify and understand ways to change problem areas in their lives;
• Participating in University committees and activities, and/or conducting administrative activities related to the professional practice and optional scholarly activity;
• Developing and facilitating in-person or telehealth/virtual group therapy and psycho-educational workshops, and circles processes;
• Occasionally providing in-service, presentations, and training modules to the department and to the broader campus community related to Indigenous student mental health or broad mental health initiatives to faculty and staff;

You must hold a Master’s degree in Counselling/Clinical Psychology or Clinical Social Work and have a professional registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists or the Alberta College of Social Workers. You will also have experience with professional general assessments, counselling, case management, group facilitation, and workshop development. Prior experience in the post-secondary education system would be an asset. p>

You will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous communities, including their diverse backgrounds and culture, socio-economic issues, and educational needs, is strongly preferred. You will demonstrate ethical engagement and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

You submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae which demonstrates a highly developed knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues, with a proven ability to engage with Indigenous communities. p>

Shortlisted candidates may also be asked to provide evidence of their ability to collaborate with Indigenous communities through examples of previous collaboration, or a letter of support from an Indigenous community.