Acadia University

At Acadia, we recognize that the future is in our people. We inspire students to become the best version of themselves, not just as students, but as human beings. As an employee at Acadia, you'll be challenged to take on work that upholds and pushes Acadia forward. You'll develop as a person and leader in your field, all while helping students realize an educational experience like nowhere else. Generating awareness and engagement is key to that effort. That's where you come in.

As Counsellor/Clinical Therapist in the Acadia Counselling Centre, you will provide direct and comprehensive counselling services aimed at helping students enhance their emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social health. Using a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach, the therapist will conduct assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage case files. Familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the ability to perform suicide risk assessments are essential. The therapist will maintain a consistent caseload aligned with best practices in post-secondary mental health care and will apply the Stepped Care 2.0 model to ensure appropriate levels of support. Group therapy design and facilitation will also be an important aspect of the role.

In addition to counselling, the Clinical Therapist will be involved in case management, consultation, and wellness programming. This includes maintaining accurate and confidential records, collaborating with campus partners, referring students to internal and external services, and engaging families when appropriate. The therapist will contribute to the development of student-focused health and wellness initiatives and deliver training and educational workshops for student leaders, staff, and faculty.

The role also involves a commitment to ongoing professional development. The therapist is expected to stay current with trends in student mental health, maintain professional registration, and participate in relevant continuing education.

• We are seeking candidates who have a Master's degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Psychology with experience in the following areas:
  • working in a Mental Health Post-Secondary setting
  • working in a culturally diverse environment
  • health and wellness program development
• Applicants must be currently registered, or in the process of being registered, with provincial and/or national regulatory bodies (including acquiring continuing education credits to maintain registration).
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction, and to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and other departments on campus.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication skills are required for this position.
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, problem-solving skills and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

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Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the aforementioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].