Counsellor

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level B

Job Title

Counsellor

Department

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

Compensation Range

$7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

November 14, 2024

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

Job End Date

Nov 29, 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 Summary

Working within a Stepped Care model to provide triage, single session/brief counselling, and referrals as appropriate. Provides personal, career, and academic skills counselling to UBC students. Provides consultation and outreach services to the campus community. Participates in the training and supervision as well as the development and delivery of programs which enhance student success.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Director, Counselling Services, Student Development and Services as part of an integrated Student Health and Wellbeing unit comprised of Counselling Services, Student Health Services and Health Equity, Promotion and Education. 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 individual, and group counselling for personal, career, and academic concerns.

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

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 wellbeing and psychological concerns of students. Liaises with faculties, departments and other student services regarding the provision of programs and services that enhance student development.

8. Participates in the supervision and training of graduate students in individual and group counseling.

9. As requested, assists in program evaluation and research projects that focus on student developmental needs.

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 practicum students as well as students involved in peer programs, work-study programs, and/or volunteer assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Certification as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia. Minimum of five years’ experience in Clinical Counselling. Experience supervising Master s level practicum students. University or college counselling experience required. Demonstrated ability and commitment to servi