COUNSELLOR, Student Health & Counselling Centre, Part-Time, (late August 2017 to mid April 2018

COUNSELLOR

Student Health & Counselling Centre

Part-Time (late August 2017 to mid April 2018)

Lakehead University has the opportunity for a part-time Counsellor in the Student Health & Counselling Centre.  As a member of the Counselling team, you will provide culturally sensitive counselling to students for issues pertaining to mood disorders, stress, relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental health issues.  You will collaborate with internal and external health professionals, as well as the university community. 

The successful applicant will usually be scheduled 2.5 days a week during the academic periods; and occasional Saturday morning or early evening shifts may be scheduled. Orientation will begin the last week of August.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology with a minimum of three years’ related experience.  Additional qualifications include the ability to practice independently using excellent clinical judgment and knowledge of mental health issues affecting young adults.  Registration with the applicable Ontario Regulatory College is mandatory.  Preference will be given to applicants with additional Counselling certifications (e.g. Crisis Intervention, Addictions).

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three work-related references to:

 Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: (807) 346-7701

Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.