Clinical Therapist (Specializing in Black and Racialized Student Support) ()

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Therapist (Specializing in Black and Racialized Student Support)

CLASSIFICATION/
RATE OF PAY: Classification VIII per Schedule A of the collective agreement

DEPARTMENT: Student Health Counselling & Wellness Services
Division of Student Affairs

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Therapist supports students using a short-term goal-directed stepped care model. Clinical duties include - intake crisis and short-term counseling and consultation/triage for students presenting with personal and/or psychological issues. The University of Windsor is committed to creating a thriving inclusive community by fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive environment by growing the equity diversity and inclusion competence and ethnic and racial diversity of the counseling staff. As such this position will further our work with marginalized students as we better understand the lived experiences of Black and racialized students on this campus specifically by developing and providing culturally informed outreach and prevention mental health services that support the needs of Black & Racialized students.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
Social Worker (Masters level) Registered Psychotherapist (Masters level) Psychological Associate or Psychologist registered in the province of Ontario (or eligible for registration) and have related work experience (2 years)
Identifies as Black and has experience delivering culturally competent interventions including supporting Black and racialized students who have experienced oppression and racism
Demonstrated and strong commitment to social justice and issues of diversity
Knowledge sensitivity and understanding of the social political personal and cross-cultural needs concerns and interests of Black communities.
Minimum two years demonstrated experience skill and interest in providing counselling crisis assessment and management and related services to post-secondary-aged students for a variety of mental health conditions (e.g. mood and anxiety disorders trauma suicidal ideation etc.)
Excellent listening skills multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality integrity discretion and diplomacy
Experience working calmly and effectively maintaining a positive and professional attitude while working in stressful situations with a variety of individuals
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work independently as well as a team player
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize workload

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous work experience in a postsecondary student counselling services setting

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the Universitys commitment to employment equity members from the designated groups including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Métis Inuit) racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.