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Please note: This is an ongoing,full-time,10-monthseasonal position.

Two positionsare available.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Clinical Operations, the Psychotherapist provides assessment, therapy and psychotherapy to students to assist with their social/emotional growth and development, to support the student's academic success and overall well-being, supporting a wide range of issues including an impaired ability to function effectively academically, combined with emotional distress or conflict.

ThePsychotherapistwill:

• Meet with students toidentifyand assess student needs and risks; using both clinical skills and standardized measures;

• Determinelevel of need and provide direction/referral to professional in stepped care model;

• Identify, assess, develop, and implement effective treatment plans;

• Provide psychotherapy including cognitivebehaviouraltherapy, dialecticalbehaviourtherapy, trauma informed, cross-cultural counselling, Positive Psychology interventions, as well as other treatment modalities;

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for students referred to Personal Counselling, using standardized tools and clinicalexpertise;

• Respond and incorporate student preferences for treatment, including cultural and identity affirming supports;

• Collaborate and liaise with internalcampus partners, and community partners tofacilitateexternal referrals of care whenappropriate;

• Develop and implement an evaluation model, includingappropriate methodsand metrics to assess service effectiveness;

• Maintaintimely,accurate, and confidential clinical documentationin accordance withprofessional, legal, and institutional standards;

• OverseeMasters of Social Workand Registered Psychotherapist interns, supporting their professional development, ethical practice, and clinical competency;

• Liaise with faculty, staff, and student groups on campus to promote services and ensurea high levelof awareness of services provided;

• Ensure collaboration and co-ordination of services, so that services to students are highly effective.

Please note: thispositionwill require evening work based on operational needs.

KeySkills andExperience:

• Mastersdegree in Psychotherapy, Social Work or Master of Counselling Psychology or related mental health discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Registration in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or another Ontario regulatory college authorized to practise psychotherapy;

• This position isrequiredto provide services at all Brock campuses;thereforethe incumbent requires access to a reliable means of transportation;

• ANiagara RegionalPolice background check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening);

• Post-registration clinical experience and experience engaging in evaluation or program outcomes;

• Advanced psychotherapy skills grounded in a strong andwell-integratedtheoretical foundation;

• Proven experience delivering effective individual psychotherapy;

• Demonstrated range, depth, and adaptability in responding to diverse and complex student counselling needs;

• Comprehensive understanding of ethical standards, privacy legislation, and clinical risk management;

• Appliedexpertisein implementing recommendations from psychological assessments and medical reports;

• Ability to provide holistic care that supports students' life skills, learning skills, and overall wellbeing;

• Extensive experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and with community partners;

• Strong working knowledge of legislation relevant to the mental health field;

• Experience and confidence using suicide risk assessment tools and implementingappropriate interventions;

• Proficient use of mental health terminology, including diagnostic classifications;

• Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, Outlook, PowerPoint, Workday, and scheduling/appointment systems;

• Thorough knowledge of records management, privacy requirements (FIPPA, PHIPA), and best practices;

• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;

• Excellent crisis intervention and clinical assessment abilities;

• Highly developed verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills;

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and takes initiative to improve services and processes; and

• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities and environments.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience working with young adults in a post-secondary setting;

• Ability to administer and interpret academic and mental health testing measures to assess for academic strengths and weaknesses and mental health functioning;

• Demonstrated success in building rapport and trust with racialized populations seeking mental health services;

• Can administer level A B and C assessments;

• Experience supervisingMasterslevel counselling/psychotherapy students.Has met the stated criteria from CRPO to be a clinical supervisor.

SalaryandTotal Rewards:

• Job GradeL, Salary Scale($67,721-$108,353);

• Target Hiring Range:$67,721-$85,000* to be prorated to reflect seasonal hours

• Thisis anongoingseasonalpositionthatincludes:

• Health & Dental Benefits:Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Pension Plan:Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.

• Vacation:Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.

• Professional Development:Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.