Manager, Well-being & Care

MaritzCX; Barrie; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgian College is seeking a Mental Health and Wellbeing professional to foster positive mental health in a supportive campus community at their Barrie, Ontario location. This role includes operational leadership of the mental health team, developing inclusive programs, and ensuring students feel valued in an equitable learning environment. The successful candidate will require a Master's degree and have a strong background in clinical supervision and crisis intervention, as well as a commitment to ensuring the well-being of diverse student populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Generous vacation policy

CAAT defined-benefit pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Flex work program

Access to confidential support program

Qualifications

• Master's degree completed in relevant field.
• Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist or Psychologist designation required.
• Experience in clinical counselling and supervision, minimum 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mental health and well-being team; develop resources.
• Manage mental health budget and evaluate well-being services.
• Coordinate complex mental health case management for students.

Skills

Cultural competence

Conflict resolution

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or Psychology

Job description

Georgian is more than just an employer - we're a community. With multiple campuses located across Central Ontario, Georgian College offers rewarding employment opportunities in academics, administration, research, and more. We take pride in working alongside a dynamic team of student-focused educators, dedicated supporters, and passionate advocates. Together, we can advance our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.

Our exciting work environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, while collaborating in a team-oriented culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Together, we deliver unrivaled experiences for our students, employees and the communities we serve. Read our 2025-2030 strategic plan.

If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

Creating a warm and supportive environment, the Student Success departments deliver an unrivaled student experience endeavoring to meet the social, emotional, access and service needs of Georgian students. The Well-being team is dedicated to supporting the flourishing mental health and well-being of our entire college community. https : / / www.georgiancollege.ca / student-life / student-services / counselling /

Position Overview :

We're seeking a creative Mental Health and Wellbeing professional who will play a critical role in fostering a campus community that promotes positive mental health, wellbeing and belonging, as well as the operational leadership of the mental health and well-being team. Ensuring successful implementation of activities to support student flourishing is core to this role, in addition to leading the curation of a supportive, trauma-informed college community that fosters student belonging, resilience, connection, and encourages help-seeking behaviors. If you are passionate about mental health and well-being and supporting students in feeling valued and supported in an inclusive learning environment, this the role for you.

Department : Student Success

Employment Type : Full -Time Administrative

Salary Range : $102,287-$136,382

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the supervisory responsibilities of the well-being team, including mental health and well-being staff and non-teaching faculty Counsellors
• Managing and coaching clinical staff, developing and maintaining processes to provide professional clinical support to counsellors, as well as oversight of mental health programming and crisis response
• Lead team in the development of a vast array of diverse resources and programming that supports student mental health and well-being, enhances mental health awareness and promotes mental health literacy.
• Responsible for the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of a wide range of data-informed wellbeing services and initiatives
• Coordinates culturally responsive and inclusive operations and programming to support student belonging and enhance access and equitable student outcomes
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation and annual review / renewal of the Mental Health and Well-being plan, including a comprehensive stepped care model of student well-being resources, support and services.
• Designs and implements evidence-based, high-impact educational programs and activities, to foster student well-being, self-awareness, and resiliency within the student community (topics may include loneliness, stress and anxiety; healthy relationships, suicidality, consent and sexual violence, and cultivation of personalized self-care practices).
• Responsible for managing the mental health budget(s), as well as any special funding / grant budgets.
• Collaborate with peers, and Executive Director, Student Success to research, write and submit grant proposals for funding opportunities to create projects that support / improve or increase our knowledge of student mental health.

Complex Case Management

• Chair the College's Student of Concern committee and coordinate complex mental health case management for students requiring a coordinated approach to care
• Liaising with other service providers and internal departments to facilitate student's connection to support
• Serve as a contact point for external constituents (parents, as well as hospital personnel and other community resources) with respect to student case load to mobilize support and address students' needs.
• Developing partnerships to coordinate transitions to community mental health services / resources, specialized treatment programs, crisis intervention supports, hospitalizations and discharge planning.
• Responsible for leadership of the college's tragic events response team (traumatic events response process) in collaboration with Student Success and Campus Safety Services
• Works closely with Manager of Advising, strategic leadership, Registrar's Office and academic leadership to support complex student mental health challenges / crisis requiring accessibility accommodations

Community Relationships

• Provide expertise to academic areas, student services and college committees to create a trauma-informed environment that supports student flourishing.
• Foster close professional relationships and regular engagement with key college and community partners to build a network of resources and health services collaborators to support student wellbeing
• Develop and implement a strategic marketing and communication plan that engages students and employees to increase their mental health awareness and literacy.
• Work with CICMH, CACUSS, CMHA, etc. on knowledge exchange opportunities and project collaboration.
• Assess and evaluate the college's progress toward alignment with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-secondary Students.

Qualifications :

• Successfully completed a Master's Degree program in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or Psychology or a related field of study.
• Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Psychologist designation is required.
• Minimum seven years of experience in Clinical Counselling and with demonstrated experience in Clinical Supervision, Crisis Intervention Training and Risk and Suicide Assessment and Safety Planning training
• Lived experience as a member of an equity deserving group, providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care is an asset to this role
• Traumatic Event Response training is an asset
• Experience in the development, coordination and delivery of well-being programming and initiatives for students / clients
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, with a strong cultural competence and commitment to trauma informed, anti-oppressive practice and the use of inclusive approaches to well-being
• Experience providing case management for complex mental health concerns
• Ability to work within and assist others in navigating through complex systems; understanding of treatment programs, mental health terminology, including diagnostic categories; knowledge of privacy guidelines (PHIPA / FIPPA) and ability to communicate difficult / sensitive information
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills to assist students with personal or academic issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage / assess programs, implement initiatives, interact at all levels within the organization, and effectively manage budget and human resources
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why Work with Us?

Georgian's multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College :

• We offer a competitive compensation rate; comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents.
• A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends.
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP : Employees and their family members can call the program 24 / 7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services : Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at : https : / / www.georgiancollege.ca / about-georgian / career-opportunities / quoting Competition #50-25 by June 8, 2025, at 11 : 59 pm. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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