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We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge's second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada's destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada's top small cities.
Position Details
Are you passionate about supporting student mental health and wellness? Do you thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team environment? The University of Lethbridge is seeking a dedicated
Counsellor
to join our
Counselling Services
team on a
full-time, term
basis, with the position commencing as soon as possible.
Under the direction of the
Director of Student Wellness
, the Counsellor will play a key role in promoting mental health and well-being across campus. This position provides direct clinical support and works proactively to enhance the student experience through prevention and outreach initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide confidential
individual and group counselling
to support students facing a range of personal, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Develop and facilitate
psycho-educational workshops
and programming tailored to the needs of the student population.
Deliver
mental health training and outreach activities
, contributing to campus-wide mental health literacy and resilience-building.
Collaborate with colleagues within the Student Wellness team and across campus to ensure integrated and holistic support for students.
Maintain appropriate clinical records and adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.
Contribute to the continuous development of counselling services in alignment with emerging best practices in post-secondary mental health.
Note:
The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory
Criminal Record Check
and
Vulnerable Sector Check
.
Position Qualifications
A
Master's degree
in
Counselling Psychology
,
Clinical Psychology
,
Social Work
, or a closely related discipline is required.
Registration
(or eligibility for registration) with an appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., College of Alberta Psychologists, Alberta College of Social Workers, etc.).
A minimum of
two years of post-master's counselling experience
is preferred, ideally in a post-secondary, healthcare, or community mental health setting.
Demonstrated experience with short-term, solution-focused therapy and crisis intervention.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
An understanding of the unique challenges facing post-secondary students and a commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive service delivery.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$75,303.80 - $94,731.95 annually
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$75,303.80 - $114,160.09 annually (APO - Grade 4)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
APO
Position Category
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