MH 25134 - Mental Health Counsellor
MH 25134 - Mental Health Counsellor
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Job Description
Posting MH 25134
Out of Scope: Mental Health Counsellor
Probationary: Ongoing (10 month employee based on school calendar) Location Thickwood Heights School
FTE 0.20
Start Date ASAP
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Requirements: The ideal candidate would possess the following background philosophy and experience:
- Master of Psychology Social Work or Counselling with advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental emotional and behavioural disorders (or a significant completion of this program).
- The successful candidate will have specific knowledge and training in school counselling and be able to support regular classroom teachers with specialized strategies in regards to supporting mental health.
- Providing training and support to teachers for students for student social and emotional development anxiety and instructional approaches to build student resilience and independence is needed.
- Deliver preventative bestpractice interventions and related psychosocial development programs as approved by the Division.
- Comply with provincial regulations and Division policies with respect to the provision counselling services and learning supports
- Experience with making referrals for therapeutic support and outside agencies who support students and families is an asset.
- Track caseload data and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling services learning supports and student responses to interventions and comply with provincial regulations and Division policies with respect to records management
- Promote family involvement and increase family participation in educational personal social and/or vocational planning for students.
- Comply with guidelines for Practice including developmental guidance instruction individual student planning responsive services and school/community support systems.
- Experience working with elementaryaged students with a strong ability to build relationships with Elementary school students.
- Participate in staff development professional learning communities and other meetings as appropriate.
- Strong technology skills are required with knowledge of Google Platform applications and PowerSchool an asset.
- Flexible TEAM player and ability to collaborate effectively.
- Strong communication skills.
- Recognize the importance of making a strong positive connection with all students through classroom interactions as well as involvement with students outside the classroom. (ie. clubs and teams)
- Other dues as assigned by the school principal.
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the APPLY tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with email internet MS Office Google mail docs and sheets.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
Employment Type
Part-Time
