Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager (Counselling Services), the incumbent will offer Single-Session counselling, initial screening and risk assessment, and navigation to appropriate resources and services (on and off campus, if required) to clients, assuring and improving equitable, inclusive and timely access to diverse mental health care at Health and Counselling Services (HCS).The incumbent will assess client's psychological and emotional development; plan and implement therapeutic interventions; participate in the ongoing evaluation of counselling service delivery. The incumbent is responsible to provide quality health care to the Carleton University community in accordance with the policies, goals, and objectives of HCS.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Previous or current experience providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention for individuals with complex mental health issues, including trauma, suicide risk, and self-harm. Experience in clinical case formulation, treatment planning, and responding to clients in emotional crises or urgent needs, including drop-in or unscheduled formats. Excellent communication skills and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with students. Must be sensitive, unbiased, and capable of independent work as well as working within a shared care model. Knowledge of the developmental stages and unique stresses faced by post-secondary students. Strong time management skills, ability to stay on schedule, and flexibility to handle unscheduled urgent situations. Recognizes limitations and knows when to consult or seek supervision.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through :

Completion of a master's degree in a counselling field and/or social work, with current valid registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a full Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Five years working as a counsellor and/or psychotherapist in diverse settings, including at least three years' experience in a college or university setting is preferred. Experience in the provision of Single-Session counselling, as well as experience in service navigation with diverse populations.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.