Embedded Counsellor Faculty of Science
Support UBC Faculty of Science students through mental health assessment and brief counselling. This position delivers services in person, by phone, and by video.
As Embedded Counsellor, you provide single-session and short-term counselling, triage, and referrals within a stepped-care system. You also develop wellness programming, consult with faculty and staff, and respond to student mental health crises. The position works collaboratively with UBC Counselling Services, Student Health and Wellbeing, Faculty of Science student services, and community resources. Clinical work follows established ethical guidelines, with operational direction from the Assistant Dean, Student Academic Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess student mental health needs and inform wellness planning
- Provide brief counselling by phone, video, and in person
- Refer students to campus, external, and emergency resources
- Develop wellness orientations, workshops, seminars, groups, and outreach
- Consult with faculty, staff, and peer leaders during crises
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or related field
- Eligibility for professional certification in British Columbia
- At least five years of clinical counselling experience
- Experience supervising Master’s-level practicum students
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives
Bring clinical counselling, triage, assessment, and wellness programming expertise to student wellbeing at UBC Faculty of Science.
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