Counsellor

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Counsellors / Psychologists, Level B

Job Title

Counsellor

Department

Team B | 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

July 11, 2024

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

Job End Date

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 specialized counselling support for students who have been sexually assaulted as well as a range of other counselling services for UBC students, consultation services for UBC faculty and staff, and education outreach to the campus community to increase awareness of the nature and impact of sexual violence. Participates in training and supervision as well as the development and delivery of programs that enhance student mental wellbeing.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director, Counselling Services, Student Development and Services. 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 with specialization in counselling survivors of sexual assault.

2.Conducts assessment, and provides referral within Counselling Services and to other University and community resources as appropriate.

3.Liaises with the RCMP and Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) and the Sexual Assault Service, Vancouver General Hospital to coordinate support for students who have been sexually assaulted.

4.Collaborates with campus stakeholder groups to develop and deliver programs that increase students awareness of the nature and impact of sexual violence, and strengthen students self-management capacities including the ability to engage in respectful communication and relationships.

5.Liaises with external community stakeholders, professional organizations, post-secondary institutions and other partners to support effective campus programming and services to address sexual violence.

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

7.Administers and interprets personality and career instruments.

8.Participates in case management and administrative meetings as a member of a team of professionals.

9.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.

10.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.

11.Participates in the design, implementation, and analysis of program evaluation and research projects as these relate to student wellbeing and mandate of the unit.

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

13.Provides clinical supervision and training for masters level graduate students in individual and group counseling.

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 detrimental to student wellbeing and in some cases could be life threatening. It would also have a significant negative impact on public relations for Counselling Services and the University and in some cases result in 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 is provided to Masters level practicum students. May provide supervision to project staff as well as students involved in peer programs, work-study programs, and / or volunteer assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

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.Canadian Psychological Association accredited graduate program or equivalent preferred.Minimum of five years experience in Clinical Counselling. Experience supervising Master s level practicum students.University or college counselling experience preferred. Demonstrated ability and commitment to serving the needs of a broadly diverse student population.Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and experience in program development, consultation and outreach.Possession of personal attributes that facilitate teamwork and the development of effective working relationships with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.Appropriate course-work and training in individual, couples and group counselling; career development, personality and career testing; measurement theory, program evaluation, and research design; adolescent and adult development; learning theory; provision of services and programs that are responsive and sensitive to all dimensions of diversity within the student population; personality theory and diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology.