Counsellor - Physiotherapy

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian institution is seeking a Counsellor in Vancouver to support the mental wellbeing of students in the Faculty of Medicine. This role involves providing counselling services and developing wellbeing programming while working collaboratively with faculty and staff. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and at least five years of clinical experience. Evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in clinical counselling.
• Experience supervising Master’s level practicum students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental wellbeing programming for students.
• Offer single session and brief counselling services.
• Consult with faculty and staff on mental health concerns.

Skills

Clinical counselling experience

Ability to respect diverse perspectives

Knowledge of mental health assessment

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field

Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia

Job description

Job Details

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Counsellors/Psychologists, Level B Job Title Counsellor - Physiotherapy Department Team D | Counselling Services | Student Health and Wellbeing | VP Students Compensation Range $7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date October 22, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date Ongoing

This is a 0.5FTE position

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

The UBC Master in Physical Therapy (MPT) program is one of the leading Physical Therapy Programs in Canada. The program is fully-distributed and provides students the opportunity to study in state-of-art labs at sites in Vancouver, Prince George, Surrey and Victoria. The Department of Physical Therapy provides the only provincial program for the education of entry-to-practice physical therapists. Through rigorous scholarly activity, high standards of instruction and creative opportunities for learning, the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) provides a strong foundation that supports the current and future practice of the profession. The Department is also a research-intensive unit with award winning faculty conducting state-of-the art healthcare research.

Provides services and programming to the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy to support students’ mental wellbeing and help them succeed in their program. 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 across the four MPT Program sites: Vancouver, North, Fraser Valley, Victoria. Offers consultation to faculty and staff including response to crises. Promotes mental wellbeing for students in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy through the development and delivery of wellbeing programming.

Note: Evening hours are required. Works in the Department of Physical Therapy Faculty of Medicine and provides programming elsewhere on or off-campus (e.g., as needed to support the wellbeing of graduate students).

Organizational Status

Reports to the Associate Director, Embedded Counselling, Student Health and Wellbeing, for oversight of clinical work. Reports to the Senior Manager, PT Programs Faculty Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy for operational matters, and for direction of non-clinical work with respect to Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy student wellbeing. Works collaboratively with Department of Physical Therapy 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, Equity, Promotion and Education as well as faculty student services professionals to develop and deliver mental wellbeing programming for Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy students throughout their time in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy 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 PT student society 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 guidance and support to students across multiple institutions regarding available benefits and supports
• Provides single session and brief counselling by phone, video and in person to support students in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy 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 Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy.
• 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.
• Liaises with the Department of Physical Therapy communications team to develop outreach programming for MPT students
• Participates in meetings with Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy 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 Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy.
• Works closely with communications professionals to develop content for and promote wellbeing programming for Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy students. Responsible for ensuring student wellbeing web resources are up to date and accurate.
• May provide group supervision for project staff and/or students involved in peer programs, work-study programs, and/or volunteer assignments.

Consequence of Error/Judgement Must be able to act with a considerable degree of autonomy and independence in the provision of mental health support to students while adhering to the ethical standards of the profession. Poor professional judgment or unethical practice would be extremely detrimental to student wellbeing and in some cases could be life threatening. It would also have a significant negative impact on public relations and the reputation of Counselling Services and the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, the University and in some cases result in legal liability for the University.

Supervision Received Acts independently within established clinical and ethical guidelines. Works within a model of collegial consultation and collaboration, under the direction of the Associate Director, Embedded Counselling and under the direction of the PT Programs Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy.

Supervision Given May provide group supervision for practicum students as well as supervision for project staff and/or students involved in peer programs, work-study programs, and/or volunteer assignments. May delegate administrative work to program assistants.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical counselling plus experience supervising Master’s level practicum students.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field. Eligible for professional certification in British Columbia.

· Minimum of five years of experience in Clinical Counselling.

· Eligible for registration as a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker in British Columbia or as a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

· University or college counselling experience an asset.

· Training and experience in single session, triage, stepped care and brief therapy preferred.

· Commitment to serving the needs of a broadly diverse student population. Demonstrated ability to provide services that are responsive and sensitive to the needs of specific student populations including aboriginal students, international students, graduate students, racialized students, students with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ students.

· Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and experience in program development, consultation and outreach.

· Strong interest in and commitment to effective problem solving and continuous improvement of programs and services. Possession of personal attributes that facilitate teamwork and the development of effective working relationships with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.

· Appropriate course-work and training in mental health assessment, individual and group counselling; program evaluation, adolescent and adult development; learning theory; career development, cross-cultural counselling and diversity, personality theory and diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology.

· Knowledge of the unique issues facing university students and university life.

· Expertise and experience in treatment of a wide range of concerns that post-secondary and professional program students may experience including stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship difficulties, eating/body image issues, career/life planning, transition issues and sexual violence.