Senior Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Service, Student Health and Wellness

Job title: Senior Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Service, Student Health and Wellness

Company: University of Ottawa


Job description: Follow us onJob Type: EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): 18Job Family: Student Health and Wellness# of Open Positions: 1Faculty/Service – Department: Psychotherapy and Mental Health Services II Clinical CoordinatorCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: SSUODate Posted: février 24, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE: mars 07, 2025Hours per week: 35Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 11Salary Range: $87 272,00 – $110 239,00About Student Affairs :Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.Position purpose:Provide guidance and support to members of the student community by offering them tools, resources, counseling, and psychotherapy to help them develop skills, abilities, and lifestyle habits that promote their well-being and mental health. Work collaboratively and in synergy with the university community on student well-being and mental health.In this role, your responsibilities will include:Individual Counseling: In line with the preferred service delivery model and a student-centered, strengths-based approach, meet with students individually to assess their emotional, psychological, and relational development. Develop and implement short-term therapeutic interventions that contribute to their well-being. Provide support to students experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties and manage crisis situations, including suicidal crises, in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or equivalent, ensuring the safety of all parties involved. If necessary, refer students to more specialized or long-term services within the University or in the community to ensure they receive the mental health care they need.Group Counseling: Design and facilitate group counseling sessions and psychoeducational workshops to reach as many students as possible simultaneously, fostering the creation of support networks and social integration, thereby enhancing their resilience in their studies.Consulting Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert for the university community on student mental health and well-being, promoting the understanding of student needs and the various personal challenges they may face.Team Supervision: Supervise a team of professionals delivering clinical services and managing mental health crises. Advise team members on best practices and appropriate measures for complex and high-risk cases, particularly those involving personal safety concerns (risk of harm to self or others). Consult with a supervisor or manager for any critical incidents requiring higher-level intervention.Project Management: Oversee a team of professionals working on various projects related to mental health and well-being services. Support team members in planning and managing projects, as well as optimizing work methods and processes. Ensure project delivery and accountability.Case Management: Maintain detailed records of each student encounter, documenting the sequence and nature of professional services provided. Ensure the efficient management of these records while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with university regulations and the guidelines of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.Supervision of Others: Depending on expertise and experience, supervise the work of professional counseling interns, providing feedback to ensure they meet student needs effectively while adhering to professional ethical standards. If necessary, train and supervise work-study students, such as Peer Counselors, ensuring their tasks are carried out according to established guidelines and standards.What you will bring:

• Graduate degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Applied training in suicide intervention techniques (ASIST) or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of mental health issues in post-secondary settings.
• Ability to provide various evidence-based psychotherapy modalities.
• Full membership with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or another regulatory body governing psychotherapy practice in Ontario.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
• Clear criminal record.
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written). Must be able to provide therapeutic services in both official languages.
• Knowledge and experience in using and interpreting the latest psychometric instruments.
• Eligibility for professional liability insurance as an independent practicing counselor.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Awareness of confidentiality, informed consent, accessibility, and diversity-related issues.
• Experience in developing and facilitating psychoeducational workshops.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software, including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, and email.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Expected salary: $87272 – 110239 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:51:39 GMT

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