Job Description

Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada's newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada's newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

The Department

Student Life is a diverse area within NWP and covers departments such as Residence, Mental Health, Indigenous Services, Sport and Fitness and Recruitment. Each department showcases a student first mentality and is passionate about sharing their knowledge, skills and abilities with those around them. The Fairview Campus is a focal point of the community and houses our Trades, Harley and Animal Health programs. This smaller campus has a vibrant, family like atmosphere that offers its students and staff a dynamic working space.

The Role

The Mental Health Counsellor will provide short-term mental health/crisis counselling at the NWP Grande Prairie campus, as well as make referrals to the Psychologist and community resources, as necessary. This position also provides mental health educational programming to staff and students as directed by the NWP Mental Health Services department.


Key duties include:


Providing professional and timely mental health services to students at NWP. Developing preventative and educational mental health programming to students and staff at NWP, in collaboration with the Campus Psychologist Offering a variety of mental health services to reduce the risks to student health and provide the student with options to be successful. Liaise with other mental health care providers in NWP's stewardship region.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada's newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.


Job Requirements
A Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and a minimum of two years related work experience is required. Professional designation and licensure with appropriate professional body is required (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta).





Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:


Ability to maintain an active caseload of students for short-term counselling in accordance with current best practices, professional ethics, and standards of practice; Intake and risk assessment skills and the ability to respond to crisis; Knowledge of external resources for referral to specialized services when required. Experience with the delivery of mental health educational programming Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate after hours appointment times. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization; A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability; Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills; and A Class 5 Driver's License is required.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.


We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.


Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca

Thank you for applying to NWP!