Manager Counselling Services
Manager Counselling Services
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The Opportunity
Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions Indigenous persons African Canadians other racialized groups persons with disabilities and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily selfidentify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The Office of Student Experience at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Manager Counselling Services.
What youll do
Responsibilities
The Manager Counselling Services is responsible for the overall leadership strategic direction and management of Counselling Services and supervision of the Career and Experiential Education Coordinator in Career Services.
The Manager leads and manages the daytoday structure of counselling such as supervising counsellors and interns scheduling answering counselling and mental health related questions on campus providing counselling to students for a wide variety of personal issues referrals and case consultation. The Manager also supports the department in working with a diverse student population using a biopsychosocial model of mental health and development to support the personal and academic successes of students. The key areas of accountability for this position include implementation of policies and procedures for identifying the needs of distressed students; managing mental health related emergencies; supervising mental health professionals; and providing mental health literacy training for faculty staff and students.
This position also oversees the development of processes to identify the risk and protective factors on individual interpersonal institutional and community/societal levels that are associated with mental health suicide and mental health disorders on campus. The Manager oversees the implementation of proactive mental health education programs and works with community institutions and community partners to develop and establish departmental goals and objectives consistent with the Universitys strategic plan while assessing programs and services. An essential component of this role is the ability to effectively engage with community mental health partners to ensure that the network of community supports can be employed to assist in meeting student needs.
What youll need
Qualifications
You possess a Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Counselling or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience including supervisory experience. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body such as the Nova Scotia Board of Psychologists (NSBEP) Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) or the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). They must also be qualified to supervise counselling interns.
Additionally the Manager requires considerable experience in the provision and coordination of service including conducting therapy planning and implementing/evaluating programs as well as conducting research. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team are essential. Previous counselling experience in a PostSecondary environment and experience in using Electronic Medical Records are assets for this role.
Classification: Permanent FullTime MPA Level 6 Position
Starting Salary: $78814 per annum Step Progression: $78814 to $95890
Start Date: May 5 2025
Application Process: If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process please let us know.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on April 4 2025 (Extended).
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Mount Saint Vincent University
A leader in online and experiential learning Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity diversity inclusion and accessibility at the fore MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding 150 years ago 1873 and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest studenttoprofessor ratios across its programs in Arts Science Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security healthy aging literacy nutrition childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq People. www.msvu
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
