AMDSB - Non-Union - Mental Health Counsellor (Temporary)

Avon Maitland District School Board; Seaforth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Avon Maitland District School Board seeks a temporary Mental Health Counsellor for a full-time position at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario. The role involves supporting students' mental health through individual and group counselling while promoting wellness and resilience within the school community. This opportunity provides a competitive pay rate, a defined pension plan, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative work culture.

Benefits

Pension Plan through Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support resources

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S.W. required; M.S.W. preferred.
• Registered with a college governing mental health professionals.
• Experience with school mental health programs.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate mental health strategy implementation.
• Provide individual and group counselling for students.
• Consult with staff and parents on mental health issues.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Trauma Informed Practices

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Tools

EMHware

Microsoft Teams

Google

Word

Job description

NON-UNION POSTING

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR

TEMPORARY

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.

We are accepting applications for the following Non-Union 1.0 FTE temporary Mental Health Counsellor at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, hours may include evenings as needed

Employment Start Date: August 25, 2025

Employment End Date: June 30, 2026

Compensation Package Details

Rate of Pay: $49.31 - $57.42 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ()

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Through TELUS Which Includes

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.
  
  

Reports to: Mental Health Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy;
• Provide individual counselling and support students for mental health and wellness, and addictions;
• Provide group counselling, where appropriate, for students;
• Provide consultation and support for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents;
• Develop and share materials, and provide professional development for students, staff, parents and the school community;
• Embed and promote mental health literacy, coping strategies, and social-emotional learning in everyday school practices
• Respond to crises and make referrals to services in community agencies; and,
• Provide outreach to community partners to inspire a collaborative approach to mental health within the system of care.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.); Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) preferred, from an accredited School of Social Work;
• Registration with a college governing mental health professionals;
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices in school mental health and experience with the implementation and evaluation of mental health programs and strategies;
• Skilled in psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma informed practices;
• Working knowledge of, and/or experience in the education system in Ontario;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team;
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Proficiency with software applications such as EMHware, Google, word and Microsoft Teams;
• Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle;
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful relationships and collaborations with educators, various partners in mental health, and the broader community;
• Knowledge of community services and service pathways to access care; and,
• Crisis intervention training.
  
  

Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
  
  

Join our team! Apply today.

Interested applicants are requested to apply through.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz

Director of Education