Job Title
Embedded Counsellor - Faculty of Science
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level B
Job Family Group
Staff - Non Union
Department
Team D | Counselling Services | Student Health and Wellbeing | VP Students
Compensation Range
$8,087.08 - $12,117.08 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Job End Date
January 31, 2028
Posting End Date
November 8, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Provides services and programming to the UBC Faculty of Science to support students' mental wellbeing and help them succeed in their program. Offers consultation to faculty and staff including response to crises. Provides single session/short term counselling, triage and referral to stepped care including Counselling Services, Student Health Service, external resources and emergency services as appropriate. Promotes mental wellbeing for students at in the Faculty of Science through the development and delivery of wellness programming.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Director, Counselling Services, Student Health and Wellbeing, for oversight of clinical work. Reports to the Assistant Dean, Student Academic Services, Faculty of Science for operational matters, and for direction of non-clinical work with respect to student wellbeing. Works collaboratively with the Faculty of Science student services team as well as the team of professionals within UBC Student Health and Wellbeing, actively participating in and contributing to the development and delivery of effective mental wellbeing programs and services. Also works in collaboration with other UBC student services and community resources.
Work Performed
Works closely with Health Promotion and Education as well as faculty student services professionals to develop and deliver mental wellbeing programming for Faculty of Science students throughout their time in the Faculty of Science including orientations, outreach programs, workshops, seminars, groups and other resources that helps students normalize stress, understand how to manage stress and maintain mental wellbeing, and how to seek support when needed. Also supports UBC student societies in their wellbeing events.
Considers and supports culturally appropriate wellbeing programming for all students as well as mental health programming to meet the unique needs of specific student populations.
Conducts assessment to clarify students' mental health needs and to inform wellness planning and treatment.
Works within an integrated, collaborative stepped care system of mental health support, providing referral for registered UBC students to resources on and off campus as needed including self-directed online resources, peer support, coaching, group programs, individual counselling, medical care and crisis intervention.
Provides single session and brief counselling by phone, video and in person to support students in the Faculty of Science who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Builds and maintains a network of UBC and external resources specific to needs of students in the Faculty of Science
Provides consultation and support to staff, faculty and student peer leaders on student mental health concerns including crises.
Develops and delivers orientations, presentations and training on how to support students’ mental wellbeing for faculty and staff. May assume the Wellbeing Liaison role,
Participates in meetings with Faculty of Science student services professionals as well as Counselling Services case management and administrative meetings.
Facilitates, in connection with UBC Counselling Services as appropriate, the operation of counselling programs within the faculty (e.g. group counselling,etc.).
Prepares reports, publications and other documents as required, and may be asked to sit on and participate on committees and working groups in the Faculty of Science.
Works closely with communications professionals to develop content for and promote wellbeing programming for _Faculty of Science students. Responsible for ensuring student wellbeing web resources ar
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Embedded Counsellor - Faculty of Science in Vancouver employer: The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among its diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, UBC provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, while promoting a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a leader in research and education, UBC empowers its employees to make meaningful contributions that can transform health and education on a global scale.
Contact Details:
The University of British Columbia Recruitment Team
