Counsellor - Student Health and Wellness

3 days ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada University of Northern British Columbia Full time
About the Role

The University of Northern British Columbia is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Counsellor to join our Student Health and Wellness team. As a Counsellor, you will play a vital role in providing confidential support and assistance to students, promoting their mental health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students, addressing a range of mental health concerns and issues.
  • Conduct intake interviews to gather information, identify areas of concern, and assess risks.
  • Make appropriate referrals to other resources and services as needed.
  • Develop and maintain a current awareness of available resources to support and assist clients.
  • Display continuous engagement, learning, and reflection on the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the life experiences and needs of equity-seeking groups.
  • Provide services that are responsive and sensitive to the needs of specific student populations, including Indigenous students, international students, graduate students, racialized students, 2SLGBTQ+ students, and students with disabilities.
  • Develop and deliver programs, presentations, workshops, web content, and other educational materials that promote a proactive and holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
  • Keep timely and accurate records in accordance with professional guidelines, standards, and applicable privacy legislation or regulations.
  • Serve on internal and external committees, working groups, or task forces.
  • Commit to self-reflection and awareness in professional practice.
Requirements
  • A graduate degree in the social sciences, preferably in Educational Counselling, Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or Clinical Psychology, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of three years to five years of clinical experience, preferably in a post-secondary counselling setting.
  • Active registration with (or eligible to register immediately with) the professional governing body appropriate to your qualifications or as required by statute (e.g., Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor).
  • A clear Criminal Record Check.
  • Experience and knowledge about the specific developmental, mental health, and academic concerns of students identifying as an equity-seeking group.
  • A keen sensitivity and understanding of intersecting identities around gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability differences, immigration, and socio-economic status and how they connect with one's health and wellbeing, including the effects of trauma and racism.
  • A commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression.
  • The lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences required to address the specific issues that racialized students face.
  • Previous professional experience with equity-seeking groups.
  • Knowledge of power imbalances and how they might manifest in a therapeutic relationship and in the broader community.
  • Knowledge/experience of the role that gender, race, disability, gender identity, sexuality, social background play in the experience of one's health and wellbeing.
  • Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as the proven ability to problem-solve complex issues and consistently exercise good judgment.
  • A high level of tact, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to work well within a team environment, as well as a diverse group of healthcare and education professionals.
  • Research skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office and MOIS (EMR system). Organizational and time management are required, with the ability to prioritize appropriately.
  • Ability to interact in a highly professional, confidential manner.
  • Adept ability at responding to a wide variety of needs intrinsic to a diverse student population and will thrive in an environment where challenge, teamwork, and flexibility are essential to success.

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