Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Niagara, Canada Niagara College Canada Full time

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for a full-time Counsellor position in the Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services department at the Welland Campus.

Reporting to the Directors, Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services, the Counsellor will have a specialization in anti-oppressive counselling and healing resources.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the delivery of clinical mental health assessments, counselling intervention and case management to a diverse student population (including full time, part time, international students, students with disabilities and non-traditional student populations) with particular emphasis on racialized students. Adhering to ethical standards and practices, as well as relevant legislation; the Counsellor provides individualized personal counselling, resources and mental health programming that encourages student development and retention. Employing strong case management skills to identify, assess, assist, and monitor students at risk, the Counsellor will consult regularly with colleagues and work co-operatively with students, teaching faculty, staff, and administration towards achieving College objectives and contribute positively to the Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services team.

**Required qualifications include**:

- Identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour) with professional training, formal knowledge, and lived experience supporting clients/students who have experienced the impacts of systemic racism and oppression
- Incumbent will hold a deep understanding of the social, political, cultural, spiritual, health and economic histories, challenges and opportunities relevant to racialized people
- Masters level degree in Applied Psychology (Counselling, Rehabilitation) or Social Work.
- Registration as a Regulated Healthcare Professional.
- A minimum of 5 years’ employment experience delivering solution focused counselling, crisis intervention and case management services
- Demonstrated experience providing counselling/mental health/crisis services
- Previous experience providing counselling in an educational setting will be considered an asset
- Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, problem solving, analytical and teamwork skills

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.



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