Counsellor

Job Description

COUNSELLOR

STUDENT SERVICES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who is passionate about making a difference in our student’s success to join our Wellness team as a Counsellor.

The successful candidate will support student’s mental health by fostering personal and academic coping skills and will be forward thinking, provide clear direction, demonstrate curiosity, be innovative, build strong relationships, and contribute to the development of people, teams, and our culture of excellence.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide evidence-based mental health support in accordance with provincial regulating body standards of practice (CAP, ACSW).
• Provide in-person and virtual crisis and drop-in counselling to at-risk students
• Actively participate, as a multidisciplinary Wellness Team member, to ensure best practices and student safety.
• Participate and / or lead Wellness Team mental health initiatives and projects that support NorQuest students.
• Provide classroom presentations on mental health topics.
• Engage in scholarly activity / research / continuing education to support best practices and excellence in student mental health service delivery
• Participate in transition to employment (TEP) admission processes by reviewing psychoeducational assessment and conducting suitability interviews.
• Collaborate with other areas of the College in support of student mental health and a mentally healthy learning community.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Master’s in Educational Psychology or Graduate Degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology or Clinical Social Work.
• Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists or Alberta College of Social Workers, or eligiblity for registration..
• Telehealth Training Certificate.
• 5+ years of experience providing mental health counselling.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment is an asset.
• Experience withproviding trauma informed psychosocial interventions, crisis counselling and risk assessmentworking with diverse client groups, using an intercultural lensinterpreting psychoeducational assessments and functional impactsworking with online processes and file management systemsdeveloping / delivering resources to support positive mental health for groupsworking in a multidisciplinary settingproviding professional consultationleading / managing projectstraining on supporting individuals impacted by sexual violencefostering collaborative, positive working relationships

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring :

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to changing demands.
• Experience working with diverse people using an intercultural lens.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with verbal, electronic, and written formats.
• Strong independence, organization skills, and attention to detail.

SALARY : Reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a Faculty role and therefore the pay range is quite large.

The agreement outlines how pay is determined, for someone with a Master's degree, the range is $69,103 - $110,889 depending on your years of experience.

This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great benefits and pension programs.

This role will require regular on-campus work at our downtown Edmonton campus.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion :

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY : At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process.

We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to .

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER : If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST : Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

COMPETITION NUMBER : 2024-4378

CLOSING DATE : January 24, 2024 at 11 : 59 PM MST

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