Therapist

McGill University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian educational institution located in Vancouver is looking for a qualified therapist for their Wellness Hub. The successful candidate will support student health by providing counselling, conducting assessments, and facilitating group therapy. They should hold appropriate licensure in Quebec, have experience with young adults, and possess excellent communication skills. The role is full-time, with a salary range from $90,170 to $135,250, and presents various benefits including a competitive pension plan and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Group RRSP and TFSA

Competitive vacation policy

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Remote work opportunities available

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate Quebec licensure to provide psychotherapy.
• Experience working with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in English assessed at level 4, and knowledge of French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and create wellness plans.
• Provide individual therapy within a Stepped Care framework.
• Facilitate group counselling and psychoeducational workshops.
• Conduct crisis counselling for students in distress.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Crisis counselling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Psychology preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Overview

The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of health services to McGill students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. The Hub has clinicians offering one-on-one appointments, therapy groups, and other services. Within the Hub, the Healthy Living Annex focuses on health promotion and offers peer support programs for both the Macdonald and downtown campuses.

Position Summary

Therapists at the Wellness Hub work as part of an interprofessional team to support student health and wellbeing. Working from a stepped care model, they connect students to campus and community services that support mental health needs. They provide short-term, goal-directed, episodic counselling and psychotherapy to students who would benefit from this level of care, and facilitate psychoeducational workshops and group therapy for students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working from a Stepped Care model, conducts (psychological/emotional) assessments and collaboratively creates wellness plans with students. Utilizes existing low-intensity programs such as online therapeutic interventions and self-help materials, workshops, and group therapy. Completes consultation paperwork. Provides follow-up appointments and makes referrals within McGill and the larger community, as appropriate.
• Provides individual therapy or counselling within the Stepped Care framework for students experiencing severe to mild psychological distress. Works from a short-term, directive, collaborative, evidence-informed model and utilizes strength/resiliency-based modalities. Makes external referrals, as appropriate and required.
• Conducts group counselling, workshops, and outreach to support the Wellness Hub’s mandate and function of treatment and prevention.
• Meets with students in crisis and conducts crisis counselling.
• Keeps clinical records up to date and in line with licensing body standards. Completes paperwork that accompanies clinical interventions.
• Maintains professional licensure. Ensures that practice is up to date and informed by current research. Participates in training opportunities and incorporates current Counselling Services practices into daily routine. Works on special projects, as assigned.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Ph.D., preferred.
• Must have appropriate Quebec licensure to provide psychotherapy and treat a psychological disorder (i.e., permit to practice psychotherapy).
• Demonstrated ability to make clinical decisions independently.
• Demonstrated competence working with young adults and able to support students from diverse communities drawing upon personal lived experience.
• Professionalism, good organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to contribute actively to a team.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Microsoft environment using Word, PowerPoint, internet search engines and email.
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (fluent) on a scale of 0-4.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree with 5 Years Related Experience; or Master's Degree with 2 Years Related Experience.

Annual Salary

(MPEX Grade 07) $90,170.00 - $112,710.00 - $135,250.00

Job Profile

MPEX-SAF3B - Student Services - Senior Professional/Manager

Hours per Week

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor

Associate Director Counselling (Case Management)

Position End Date (If applicable)

2027-02-28

Deadline to Apply

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