Mental Performance Coach

Calian Group Ltd.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Ontario is seeking a Mental Health Performance Coach to support students in managing stress and building resilience. The role involves one-on-one counseling, conducting assessments, and developing support plans. The ideal candidate is a registered psychotherapist or social worker, with a background in psychology or social work and at least 2 years of counseling experience. This full-time position is based in Cornwall, ON, for a 7-month contract.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing individual counseling or coaching services.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mental health counseling to students.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop personalized support plans.
• Offer coping strategies for high-pressure training environments.

Skills

Stress management

Resilience-building

Performance psychology

Evidence-based therapy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a mental health performance coach to provide dedicated coaching and mental health support to our ATC and ABM students. The successful candidate will work one-on-one with students aged 18 to 55, helping them manage stress, maintain focus, and develop resilience throughout their training.

The position is based in Cornwall, ON, with a fully equipped space designed for confidential and effective service delivery. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), requiring 40 hours per week for a 7-month long contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mental health counseling using evidence-base modalities of therapy and coaching to ATC and ABM students, focusing on stress management, resilience, and performance optimization.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalized support plans.
• Offer strategies for coping with high-pressure training environments and maintaining emotional well-being.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards in all interactions.
• Document sessions and progress notes accurately in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with instructors and program staff to identify students who may benefit from additional support.
• Develop and deliver occasional workshops or group sessions on mental health topics relevant to student success.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing individual counseling or coaching services.
• Strong understanding of stress management, resilience-building, and performance psychology.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Level Security Clearance.