British Columbia Canada

About Uwill:

Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges, universities, and students. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a counsellor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection 24/7/365, prescription management, on-demand medical support, basic needs support, wellness programming, real-time data, and support. Uwill's counselor community supports more than 4million students at 500+ institutions worldwide.

About the Role:

Join the Uwill team to support student mental health in Canada. Be part of a growing movement that prioritizes access, flexibility, and student choice and eliminates barriers for students to receive the mental health support they need. As a Uwill Counsellor, you will be offering teletherapy sessions by video, phone, or chat to students at our partner institutions.

This is a contractor (self-employed) role with flexible scheduling.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage an on-going caseload of clients from initial session to graduation from care.

• Conduct video, telephone, or chat sessions with students.

• Apply evidence-based modalities and SMART goals, tailored to student needs.

• Deliver culturally competent care for a diverse student population including but not limited to: first-time therapy seekers, Indigenous students, racialized students, gender diverse students, first-generation students, lived experience in rural communities, and athletes.

• Adhere to the risk assessment and management process of Uwill, including assessing for risk during the initial session with a student and as needed thereafter.

• Complete session notes within time frame expectations.

• Respond to student messages in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Registration in good standing as a

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the British Columbia College of Social Workers, or

  • Registered Psychologist with the British Columbia Psychological Association.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

• 2 years of experience providing therapy in a telehealth setting using a variety of modalities.

• Professional liability insurance valid in British Columbia, Canada.

• Access to a private, professional space that complies with Canadian privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, HIA).

• Ability to provide sessions via Zoom on a computer or laptop that has a camera and microphone and strong WiFi connection capable of supporting video sessions.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, and listening communication skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical-thinking skills, use of sound judgment.

• Proven ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of people of various ages and backgrounds, student developmental needs, nationality, culture, faith/religion, language difference, ability differences, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

• Possess the ability to work with a wide range of individuals presenting mental health concerns across broad levels of acuity including first-time therapy seekers.

• Ability to assess risk and refer to Uwill's Clinical Support team as needed.

• Ability to respond with empathy, professionalism, and meet students where they are.

Benefits:

• Flexibility - Choose your own schedule with the option to change/update availability as you see fit. Work from any quiet, professional location in Canada.

• Minimal Admin or Paperwork - No scheduling, timekeeping, or insurance billing required. Brief note-taking.

• Expand Your Practice Working Specifically with Students - Grow your client base and add a lucrative earning stream/supplemental income while contributing to the mission of providing access to mental health care to an underserved population of students.

• Training - Specialized training and support through monthly clinical panels and seminars,

• Professional Community - Join and network with a global network of mental health professionals.

Uwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.