School Counsellor

**SCHOOL COUNSELLOR - 0.4 FTE**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide individual and group counselling for students in grades 6-12
- Consult and problem-solve with school-based teams
- Work collaboratively with teachers, students, families and outside agencies to develop personalized student support plans
- Lead and/or support general wellness initiatives
- Share information with colleagues and parents in the area of youth mental health
- Occasionally deliver small-group and large-group lessons related to wellness
- Adhere to the ethical standard of counselling programs in accordance to the law
- Be available outside the normal school day to respond to emergencies and critical incidents as necessary

**Required Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in school counselling and/or counselling psychology
- A member of (or ability to register with) a professional association (ie. BCACC, CCPA or BCASW)
- Minimum 3 years of counselling experience which includes children and youth
- Canadian resident and legally entitled to work in Canada

**Preferred Experience and Qualities**
- Experience counselling in a school-based setting
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Confidence in referring to external community resources
- Experience with small-group and large-group instruction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills

**Salary to be determined commensurate with qualifications.

Please submit your cover letter and resume, including references no later than May 12, 2023.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-12
Expected start date: 2023-08-30