Are you a skilled mental health professional who is passionate about supporting student well-being and helping students thrive throughout their university experience? We are looking for a collaborative and compassionate Counsellor to join our Student Mental Health team. This role supports students at the Saskatoon campus while also providing virtual appointments to students seeking services remotely.
What You’ll Do:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy for Students: Provide evidence-based, ethical, brief, and goal-oriented counselling and psychotherapy services to support student mental health and well-being.
- Accountability and Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with applicable HIPAA practices and ethical and professional requirements for registered psychologists.
- Psychoeducational Workshops and Seminars: Develop and deliver educational programming that promotes student mental health, resilience, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
- Mentoring and Clinical Consultation: Provide and participate in mentoring, orientation, and clinical consultation to support effective and consistent mental health service delivery.
- Campus and Community Collaboration: Collaborate with campus and community support services to assess student needs, coordinate interventions, and strengthen access to appropriate supports.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
If you are passionate about supporting student mental health and well-being and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology, or a Master of Social Work (MSW).
- Registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists is preferred, or current registration and good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Strong knowledge of psychological disorders and evidence-based treatment practices.
- Knowledge of human development, human behaviour, and interpersonal relationships.
- Strong understanding of psychological theories and evidence-based treatment and intervention models.
- Knowledge of university and community support services for information, consultation, and referral purposes.
- Knowledge of current practices and emerging developments in psychology, including best practices for virtual counselling and psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and diagnostic criteria (including DSM V TR).
- Ability to quickly establish rapport and build trust with clients.
- Strong active listening skills, including the ability to recognize verbal, non-verbal, implicit, and explicit communication.
- Ability to effectively de-escalate crisis situations.
- Ability to communicate and provide services with cultural humility.
- Ability to interact effectively with distressed, aggressive, or confrontational individuals.
- Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare client reports and other professional documentation.
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Public Health Medical Officers can thrive. With flexible FTE options and opportunities for leadership and academic appointments, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on community health. The collaborative culture with other specialists and academic partners fosters innovation and support, making it an ideal place for dedicated healthcare professionals.
