Mental Health Support Specialist

1 month ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Title

Mental Health Support Specialist - Student Services

About Us

The University of Waterloo is a leading institution in academic excellence and innovation. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our students, staff, and faculty.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at the University of Waterloo. As a key member of our student services department, you will play a vital role in providing mental health support to students on campus.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct structured risk assessments, triage, and screenings for students presenting to Campus Wellness seeking mental health support.
  • De-escalate, counsel, and provide recommendations and resources when clients present with high levels of distress or encounters are deemed to be at high risk.
  • Determine appropriate level of care and decide how soon clients need to be seen, inform clients of on and off-campus resources, and make referrals to other campus resources.
  • Manage waitlists for service and document all contacts and interventions using regulated electronic medical record (EMR) software.
  • Identify clients at risk and refer them to crisis appointments, maintain a good working relationship and ongoing communication with referral sources, and provide consultation to various stakeholders regarding student safety concerns.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent in a comparable field.
  • Licensed or eligible to be licensed with a regulated mental health profession in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
  • 2-5 years' experience working in the mental health and/or student development field.
  • Progressive clinical and administrative experience in a student-focused post-secondary environment.
  • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the lived experiences of equity-seeking individuals and groups.
Compensation

$73,000 - $93,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location

University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.



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