Student Wellbeing & Career Counsellor

CareerBeacon; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

NSCC’s Department of Student Services at the Pictou Campus in Stellarton invites applications for a Professional Support, Student Services Counsellor. The role provides short-term individual counselling to NSCC students, supports career planning, and links students with community resources.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling, registration or candidacy with NSCCT/NSCSW/NSBEP, and at least four years of relevant experience, including

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
• Registered with or undergoing candidacy process with regulatory body: NSCCT, NSCSW, NSBEP.
• You have a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent) of relevant counselling experience.
• Demonstrated training and experience facilitating psychoeducational groups and workshops including experience in public speaking to various audiences.
• Experience practicing individual and group counselling, including crisis response, suicide intervention.
• Experience in dealing with confidential files and the ability to respond with sound judgement to crisis situations, seeking consultation as appropriate.
• Experience with single session therapy would be an asset.
• Experience with relevant computer applications such as databases, case file management, Microsoft suite of software, Office 365, digital communication, social media, educational technology and learning platforms.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term, individual counselling for personal and career issues to NSCC students using various evidence based therapeutic approaches. You will assess students for risk, to self and/or others, make the appropriate intervention for support and follow up, which may include linkages with community agencies. You will maintain accurate and timely case notes.
• Work collaboratively with Student Supports including, Student Accessibility, Student Care Navigator and College and Career Prep staff to ensure seamless services for students presenting with a variety of concerns and needs.
• Participate in monthly Community of Practice and weekly clinical consults for Student Services Counsellors across the Province.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of human rights, equity and diversity, providing culturally sensitive, accessible, responsive, high-quality service and supports.
• Implement student-centred care, trauma-informed approaches for the purpose of supporting student wellbeing.
• Maintain current knowledge and comprehensive understanding of relevant College policies, procedures, and practices, providing accurate information about supports available to students both on and off campus.
• Assess students in need of emergency housing, using a provided framework
• Support a variety of student concerns including sexual violence, depression, anxiety, psychosis and grief as examples.
• Support and collaborate with the work of the Student Care Navigator, academic partners, housing, and others in addressing behaviours of concern, supporting students with individualized plans.
• Create, assess and modify counselling support plans, including for those in crisis and/or at risk, as required, based on student needs and in collaboration with on and off campus resources/ agencies.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation according to NSCC practices.
• Assess for, and when appropriate, recommend accommodations related to mental health issues, liaising with other NSCC staff as required.
• Collaborate on the development of resource materials and lead or support the delivery of student wellbeing initiatives
• Develop relationships with various on and off campus partners and community resources to foster support services for our students.
• Engage in continual professional development and relevant learning to remain current and responsive in practice, including best practices in post-secondary mental health
• Support the work of the Students Association, Housing and others by being available to offer workshops/presentations as required.
• Assist with Campus events such as Wellbeing Activities, Orientation, and Open House.
• Participate in responses to critical incidents happening on a campus, in collaboration with others, working to ensure students are supported.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

Regulatory body candidacy NSCCT/NSCSW/NSBEP

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Databases

Learning platforms

Job description

NSCC’s Department of Student Services at the Pictou Campus in Stellarton invites applications for a Professional Support, Student Services Counsellor. The role provides short-term individual counselling to NSCC students, supports career planning, and links students with community resources.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling, registration or candidacy with NSCCT/NSCSW/NSBEP, and at least four years of relevant experience, including