Job Description

Position Title:

Student Counselor (Part-Time)

Available:

October 2025

Application Deadline:

October 1, 2025


We are currently seeking for a part-time

Student Counsellor

at our Toronto Campus location. Reporting to the Manager, Student Life, the successful applicant will provide short-term counselling services to CCNM students experiencing personal, social, and educational concerns affecting their personal and academic life as needed. This position will provide services primarily to students at the Toronto campus.


In addition to providing counselling services, the Student Counsellor will also contribute to program development and delivery of CCNM's student mental health promotion strategy (Thrive Program).


The hours for this position are:

Onsite - Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Virtual - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This schedule may change based on operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychotherapy, clinical Psychology or Counselling Current registration as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist or Clinical Psychologist Eligibility to practice in Ontario is required. Eligibility to practice in British Columbia and other provinces is considered an asset. Three to five years of demonstrated counselling experience in a clinical setting Strong generalist counselling skills and ability to work within a time-limited practice model Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills to deliver counselling and crisis intervention services for students, including risk-assessment, crisis management, complex case management, outreach, and referrals Well-developed knowledge of the principles of counselling and the processes that lead to change and personal development Knowledge of community resources to provide referrals to students who require further assistance Exceptional interpersonal skills including demonstrable understanding of professional boundaries, roles and responsibilities, and strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills Strong organization, time management, and project management skills to coordinate the programs required to support student mental health Tact, discretion, and ability to exercise professional judgment in a highly confidential environment

Please apply with your resume and cover letter.

On the cover letter, please indicate the title of the position that you are applying for, and your salary expectations. We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), established in 1978, is Canada's premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. Its graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the United States to become naturopathic doctors. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. The College provides an attractive work environment for those who value good health and who enjoy working in a positive creative atmosphere.


CCNM welcomes individuals who have demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will partner with us in expanding our EDI capacity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, and persons with disabilities and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2SIA+.


CCNM is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. This document can be made available in an alternate format upon request.