Indigenous Student Wellness Counselor

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indigenous Counsellor at the University of Victoria provides culturally responsive counselling to Indigenous students, addressing mental health, trauma, and academic-related concerns. It involves direct clinical services, crisis work, and outreach within the Student Wellness team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous and Academic Engagement offices, and may include supervision of graduate students; 70% service provision and 30% administrative tasks are typical.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work is required.
• Three (3) years of post-degree professional practice providing individual and group counselling, including Indigenous-related work.
• Experience with Indigenous students and culturally responsive counselling is preferred.
• Registration with a professional regulatory body is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, culturally responsive individual and group counselling to Indigenous students.
• Offer crisis assessment and intervention within established protocols.
• Contribute to campus wellness initiatives through consultation and outreach.
• Support supervision/mentorship of graduate training programs as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work

Job description

The Indigenous Counsellor at the University of Victoria provides culturally responsive counselling to Indigenous students, addressing mental health, trauma, and academic-related concerns. It involves direct clinical services, crisis work, and outreach within the Student Wellness team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous and Academic Engagement offices, and may include supervision of graduate students; 70% service provision and 30% administrative tasks are typical.