Counsellor - Montréal, Canada - Concordia University

Concordia University

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Number:
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Department:
Campus Wellness and Support Services

Campus:
Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:
$90, $108,203.00 per annum

Union/Association/HR Policy:

HR POLICIES

Posting deadline:
June 19, 2023

Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

NOTE:
This posting represents a contract for the duration of one year.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Director, Campus Wellness and Support Services (CWSS) with a clinical reporting to the Director Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), the incumbent works within the CWSS in the Single-Entry Point for mental health.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent will assess and evaluate student mental health needs using the stepped-care approach and refer them to the most appropriate service.

The incumbent will also provide single session and crisis intervention as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work within a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and evaluation of student requests for mental health service(s), and help determine the most appropriate service(s), as defined by department processes, policies and in accordance with provisions of the licensing bodies.
Attend daily checkins and maintain close communication with the singleentry point team, monitor requests for service forms and prioritize students based on processes as defined by department.
Conduct single session interventions and followup with students as needed.
Deescalate and support students in crises as needed.
Be knowledgeable of and refer students to Concordia wellness resources and other units, such as the Student Success Center, BIRKS Student Center, Sexual Assault Resource Center, International Student Office,
Adhere to the stepped care model of supports in decisionmaking; implement, analyze, and suggest tools of measurementbased care as per processes; share outcome data with Director of CWSS.
Be knowledgeable of community mental health resources, including the reseau of CIUSS.
Maintain client records in accordance with professional licensing guidelines as well as those established through CWSS.
Act as a primary resource to students for wellness resources and mental health services within the community.
Meet with the Director of CPS for clinical supervision and attend CPS team meetings as needed.
Attend training and keep abreast of best practice approaches in mental health and wellbeing.
Suggest improvement of department processes and perform other duties in support of the operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or related fields and two to four years of related work experience.
Licensed Member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ).
Experience responding to diversity in mental health care. Knowledge of social and cultural determinants of mental health.
Experience offering culturally appropriate interventions attending to ethnicity, racism, and persistent and pervasive inequities.
Knowledge of wellness and community based mental health resources.
Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and of spoken French.
Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals.
Calm, approachable compassionate disposition.
Ability to work with students in crisis.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with mínimal supervision.
Aptitude to work in a serviceoriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
Ability to work outside of normal operating hours.
Knowledge of, or previous experience in delivering single session interventions is an asset.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English.

Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands

The Kanien'kehá:
ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today

Tiohtià:
ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indi