Director Counselling

Niagara College; Welland; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the Niagara Region seeks a Director, Counselling for its Integrated Student Health Division. This role involves developing and improving counselling services, collaborating for student success, and managing a departmental budget. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree, extensive experience in clinical counselling, and a commitment to equity and diversity. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

93% top-up maternity leave pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years of experience in clinical counselling/psychotherapy.
• Registered in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists.
• Experience in diverse educational or public health environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop the college’s scope for supportive counselling services.
• Collaborate on student success initiatives.
• Oversee departmental budget and manage financial resources.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership skills

Cultural competency

Counselling techniques

Budget management

Education

Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology

Job description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well‑known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Director, Counselling in the Integrated Student Health Division, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus and Welland Campus. The salary range is $125,153 to $156,441 for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Integrated Student Health, the Director, Counselling leads the development and continuous improvement of counselling services that widen access and inclusion to healthcare, and advance student success. Responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of counselling services for students, the incumbent collaborates with college leaders to advance equity, support student wellbeing, and guides mental health initiatives across the student life cycle. Using Stepped Care 2.0 ©, the Director partners across the organization to strengthen shared responsibility for student health and wellbeing, while attending to the unique needs of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops the college’s scope of care for supportive counselling to help students address immediate mental health concerns, while facilitating access to continuity of care with college and community partners and other service providers.
• Collaborates with other student service directors to design, establish and evaluate student success initiatives and improve outcomes for students receiving ongoing mental health supports, including developing frameworks to increase the range of support and care.
• Provides regular clinical supervision to counsellors providing care to students, using clinical expertise to make decisions relating to referrals, continuity of care, and recommendations relating to student enrolment.
• Partners with academic and service leaders in developing a college ecosystem for mental health flourishing; as well as maintaining professional partnerships within the community to provide continuity of care to students, including establishing integrated referral pathways and exploring new Stepped Care service options.
• Supporting the college’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, ensures that services and programs widen access to care for students from Indigenous, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and other equity communities.
• Oversees the departmental budget, manages financial resources, leads budget planning, and submits all required Ministry, College, and Area reports, including data and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology or similar field of study
• Minimum nine (9) years’ experience providing clinical counselling/psychotherapy in an educational, social or public health setting
• Registered in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists
• Experience providing clinical counselling/psychotherapy in an education, social services or public health care setting
• Advanced knowledge of counselling and clinical approaches to therapy for students with diverse experiences and backgrounds
• Knowledge of and experience in providing clinical supervision in accordance with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario supervisory requirements
• Extensive experience with provincial and federal legislation relating to mental health
• Management experience in the areas of human resources, budgeting, planning and performance evaluations in a unionized environment
• Experience in the development of government and non-government funding proposals, submissions reporting
• Excellent leadership and people management skills to lead and manage change in a post-secondary environment

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Niagara College
• 93% top‑up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks
• Generous vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, psychotherapy, and psychology)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program, including counseling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice, and more
• Employee tuition assistance and dependent tuition subsidy
• Hybrid work arrangements: a balance of on‑campus and remote work

Niagara College is a place‑based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus. On‑campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted