PSSP - Mental Health Counsellor

Trillium Lakelands District School Board; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to provide essential counselling and psychosocial support. The role involves direct service to students and collaboration with educators to promote mental health and social-emotional well-being. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in mental health. This full-time position follows the school year calendar and is based in Haliburton Highlands Secondary School.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mental health and addictions.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with OCSWSSW or another regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate interventions and collaborate with school personnel.
• Support policies and build capacity among educators.

Skills

Mental Health

Counselling

Crisis Response

Community Collaboration

Education

3-year Bachelor Degree in a related field

Job description

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Position Details

Location: Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (Supporting schools within the Haliburton area)

Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Salary: Bachelor’s Degree - $82,294 - $89,751; Master’s Degree - $85,301 - $92,980

Position Summary

This full-time position follows the school year calendar. The Mental Health Counsellor provides counselling and psychosocial support to students, parents, and staff to promote mental health and social-emotional well-being. Responsibilities include evidence-based interventions, risk assessment, community collaboration, professional development, and crisis response.

Responsibilities

1. Direct Service: Provide age-appropriate interventions, collaborate with school personnel, conduct assessments, support classroom workshops, and respond to critical incidents.
2. Indirect Service: Support policies, build capacity among educators, and collaborate with community services.

Qualifications

• 3-year Bachelor Degree in a related field
• Registration or eligibility for registration with OCSWSSW or another regulatory body
• 3+ years experience in mental health and addictions
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies and legislation
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own vehicle (travel required)

Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and certificate of qualification quoting posting PSSP-2025-05-12-005 by 3:00 p.m. on May 16, 2024, to Allison Jones, Manager of Mental Health Services, via the specified address. Applications must be in .pdf or .docx format.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board values diversity and encourages applications from marginalized groups. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.