Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level C

Job Title

Counsellor

Department

Team C | Counselling Services | Student Health and Wellbeing | VP Students

Compensation Range

$8,063.17 - $12,575.08 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

March 19, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Apr 20, 2025

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Provides personal, career and academic skills counselling to UBC students. Participates in the training and supervision of graduate students. Provides consultation and outreach services to the campus community. Participates in the development and delivery of programs which enhance student success.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director, Counselling Services, Student Development and Services. Works cooperatively as a member of a team of professionals, actively participating in and contributing to the development and delivery of effective and efficient counselling services. Works in collaboration with the Faculties and other University departments, student organizations, and staff in other areas of Student Development and Services.

Work Performed

1. Provides intake assessment, and referral within Counselling Services and to other University and community resources as appropriate.

2. Provides individual, couples, family, and group counselling for personal, career, and academic concerns.

3. Administers and interprets personality and career instruments.

4. Participates in regular case conferences as a member of a team of professionals.

5.Develops and delivers psychoeducational workshops for students, as well as programs and publications to meet the needs of targeted segments of the student body (e.g. mature students, students with disabilities, women students; issues such as self-esteem, study skills, stress management). Develops and implements outreach educational programs for students with faculties and departments.

6. Participates in the development of policies and procedures concerning counselling services and programs.

7. Provides consultation services to faculty and staff regarding the well-being and psychological concerns of students. Liaises with faculties, departments and other student services regarding the provision of programs and services which enhance student development.

8. Provides clinical supervision and training for pre-doctoral interns in intake assessment, supervision of practicum students, individual counselling and group counselling. Participates in supervision and training of practicum students in individual and group counselling.

9. Coordinates the design, implementation, and analysis of program evaluation and research projects specific to area of coordination.

10. As requested, represents Counselling Services on University committees related to student development.

11. Performs other duties consistent with the mandate of Counselling Services as requested.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Must be able to act with a considerable degree of autonomy and independence in the provision of psychological assistance to students while adhering to the ethical standards of the profession. Poor professional judgment or unethical practice by the psychologist could be extremely detrimental to the clients well-being and create situations of legal liability for the University.

Supervision Received

Acts independently within established clinical and ethical guidelines. Works within a model of colleagial consultation and collaboration, under the direction of the Director of Counselling Services.

Supervision Given

Supervision of pre-doctoral interns and practicum students, as well as students involved in peer programs, work-study programs or volunteer assignments. May provide clinical supervision of other counsellors.

Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology or a related field.


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