Psychologist

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level C

Job Title

Psychologist

Department

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

Compensation Range

$8,305.08 - $12,952.33 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

November 27, 2025

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

Job End Date

Ongoing

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 Description Summary

Provides a comprehensive range of counselling services for registered and admitted UBC students including assessment and referral to the most appropriate level of care, single session and brief counselling, group counselling, and crisis intervention within the context of an integrated and collaborative stepped care model. Provides consultation services to UBC faculty and staff. Participates in training and supervision as well as the development and delivery of programs which enhance student mental wellbeing. This position actively champions, fosters and ensures the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the work they perform.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Associate Director Training, Counselling Services, Health and Wellbeing. 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 Health and Wellbeing units, Student Affairs units, Faculties and other University departments and student organizations.

Work Performed

1. Provides individual, and group counselling for a broad range of personal concerns as well as crisis intervention.

2. Conducts assessment to clarify students’ mental health needs and to inform the development of wellness plans and treatment.

3. Works within an integrated, collaborative stepped care system of mental health support, providing referral for students to resources on and off campus as indicated. Resources include care online self-help tools, workshops, peer support, life coaching, group programs, individual counselling, medical care and crisis intervention.

4. Participates in Counselling Services case management and administrative meetings and other meetings as required.

5. Develops and delivers mental health programming that builds students’ capacity to manage mental health difficulties, including orientations, outreach, workshops, seminars, groups and other events and resources that help students normalize stress, learn how to manage stress and maintain wellbeing, and how to seek support when needed.

6. Participates in the development of policies, processes and plans that promote student wellbeing as well as policies and procedures to ensure effective counselling service delivery.

7. Provides consultation services to faculty and staff regarding the impact of policies, processes and programs on student well-being as well as specific student concerns.

8. Collaborates with student, faculties, departments and other student services to develop and deliver programs and services that enhance student learning and wellbeing such as Early Alert.

9. Coordinates the design, implementation, and analysis of program evaluation and research projects specific to area of coordination.

10. Liaises with community stakeholders, professional organizations, post-secondary institutions, and other partners to support effective counselling program development and delivery.

11. Coordinates programs, initiatives, and other special events related to the work of the unit.

12. Provides clinical supervision and training for Doctoral Interns in intake assessment, individual counselling, group counselling, and supervision of practicum students.

13. Prepares reports, publications and other documents as required.

14. 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 would be extremely d