Counsellor (1 of 2)

Posted 15 days ago

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Job Details

Part Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 71,141 to 114,001 per year

Job Description

Duties:

Provide culturally sensitive individual counselling, assessment, and crisis intervention services to enrolled students presenting with emotional, developmental and mental health issues.
Assess and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
Liaise with and refer students to other services and resources within the university and the community as needed to coordinate treatment.
Maintain confidential counselling records in keeping with industry best practices.
Act as a resource on counselling and mental health issues to students, faculty, and staff within the university.
Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities, including, student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work from an appropriately accredited institution.
Registration with an appropriate governing/legal body or association (i.e. CCPA or BCACC).
Demonstrated excellence in crisis management, intervention, and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated relationship-building and teamwork skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Awareness and understanding of trauma-informed approaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge of programs and services in a post-secondary educational institution.
Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous values, needs and traditions.
Experience and training in brief psychotherapy models.
Demonstrated understanding of group processes and experience counselling groups.
Strong knowledge base of psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of local agencies and services for referral.
3 years relevant clinical counselling experience post master's degree.
Experience with supervision of master's level practicum counselling students.

Starting Salary:

Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Salary is prorated if part-time.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.