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Fredericton, NB
Health and Wellness
Experienced
Full-time
$60,620 - $78,808 / year
Competition Number: 203-23.24

Closing Date: April 18th, 2024 at 4:00 PM

COUNSELLING SERVICES: HEALTH & WELLNESS
Counselling Services provides a wide range of mental health supports, including direct clinical services and prevention-focused outreach and education to support all students' academic and personal development.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $60,620 - $78,808 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of Counselling Services, the Counsellor provides clinical services and develops outreach programs, workshops and training to support the mental health and well-being of students.

  • Provide direct clinical brief individual therapy, group counselling, and crisis intervention to students presenting with a wide range of problems, including depression, anxiety, adjustment and developmental issues, academic-related issues, substance use, trauma and relationship difficulties.
  • Participate in developing and delivering mental health outreach programs, workshops, and training for students.
  • Supervise graduate students in individual and group counselling.
  • Maintain confidential counselling records.
  • Provide consultation services to student groups, faculty and staff within the university.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • A Master's Degree in Counselling, Psychology (Counselling or Clinical), or Social Work.
  • Registered in good standing with the respective professional body.
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.

Additional Strengths

  • Experience in a post-secondary setting is considered a strong asset.
  • Experience with outreach, therapy groups, and psychoeducational interventions.
  • Experience providing culturally sensitive counselling to diverse populations.
  • Ability to work with a broad range of clinical and developmental concerns.
  • Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.

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A little bit about us

University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.