Sexual Assault Trauma Counsellor

7 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Carleton University Full time

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Director of Health & Counselling Services, the incumbent will primarily work with students who have experienced sexual assault/trauma. The incumbent will assess client’s psychological and emotional development; plans and implements therapeutic interventions; participates in the ongoing evaluation of counselling service delivery. The incumbent is responsible to provide quality health care to the Carleton University community in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives of Health & Counselling Services.

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

- Previous or current experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who have experienced sexual assault/trauma.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with the student.
- Sensitivity and an unbiased approach is critical.
- Client-centred perspective.
- Capable of working independently but also has experience working in a shared care model.
- Understanding of the developmental stage of this age group and the unique stresses experienced by students in post-secondary education.
- Excellent time management skills - important to stay on time with appointments.
- Flexible and able to respond to unscheduled urgent situations.
- Recognizes limitations, knows when to consult and seeks supervision when appropriate.

**Education and Experience**:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

- Master’s degree in Social Work/Education
- Current valid registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Five years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the area of sexual assault/trauma of which at least two years are in a university or college setting

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.



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