Personal Counsellor - London, Canada - Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

First Section

Posting Number

41169
Requisition Title

Personal Counsellor

Sessional
Internal Posting Closing Date

External Closing Date

12/05/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Campus Location
London
Department
Counselling and Accessibility Services (CSL)
Employment Group
Faculty
Pay Details

Hours of Work per Week

3 Will include evening hours. May include weekends and may also include work at area campuses.
Summary

Working at Fanshawe CollegeNote
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This is a temporary Sessional Faculty position (up to 35 hours per week) ending August 31, 2024.
Duties
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Reporting to the Director, Counselling and Accessibility Services, the incumbent is responsible for providing personal counselling and psychotherapy services to College students with a focus on personal, mental health and addiction issues, and developing psychoeducational programming and materials from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective.

Working from a client-centred and trauma-informed framework, the Personal Counsellor will also support students with appropriate referrals to College and community partners.
Qualifications**- Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or a related discipline, including a supervised clinical internship

Professional registration required to practice psychotherapy in the province of Ontario with the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO), or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Minimum 3 years' recent, relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
Experience in a postsecondary setting is beneficial and strongly preferred
Experience working with racialized, marginalized, and other underrepresented groups
Experience working with individuals who have experienced oppression, racism, homophobia, transphobia and/or ableism
Demonstrated ability to support students in crisis, including assessment of risk, and making appropriate referrals is required
Knowledge of harm reduction models, education and prevention strategies, for individuals living with addictions and substance use problems is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required
Strong commitment and demonstrated ability to working collaboratively as part of a team, and in accordance with all legal and ethical requirements

How to Apply:

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(quoting Competition No.

CSL

41169) TO:

Nicole Ross

Manager, Personal Counselling
Fanshawe College
General Information
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.