Mental Health Counsellor, Grande Prairie Campus

True North

As the largestpost-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and tospark and empower success NWPsmission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growingwe recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

The Department

Student Life is a diverse area within NWP and covers departments such as Residence Mental Health Indigenous Services Sport and Fitness and Recruitment. Each department showcases a student first mentality and is passionate about sharing their knowledge skills and abilities with those around them. The Fairview Campus is a focal point of the community and houses our Trades Harley and Animal Health programs. This smaller campus has a vibrant family like atmosphere that offers its students and staff a dynamic working space.

The Role

The Mental Health Counsellor will provide short-term mental health/crisis counselling at the NWP Grande Prairie campus as well as make referrals to the Psychologist and community resources as necessary. This position also provides mental health educational programming to staff and students as directed by the NWP Mental Health Services department. This is a part-time position and a willingness to work a flexible schedule may be an asset.

Key duties include:

• Providing professionaland timely mental health services to studentsat NWP.
• Developing preventative and educational mental health programming to students and staff at NWP in collaboration with the Psychologist
• Offering a variety of mental health services to reduce the risks to student health and provide the student with options to be successful.
• Liaise with other mental health care providers in NWPs stewardship region.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation attractive benefits packages reliable networks high quality of life and unparalleled learning community you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education research and partnerships Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

A Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and a minimum of two years related work experience is required. Professional designation and licensure with appropriate professional body is required (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta).

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Ability to maintain an active caseload of students for short-term counselling in accordance with current best practices professional ethics and standards of practice;
• Intake and risk assessment skills and the ability to respond to crisis;
• Knowledge of external resources for referral to specialized services when required.
• Experience with the delivery ofmental health educational programming
• Willingness to work flexiblehoursto accommodate after hours appointment times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization;
• A high level of integrity professionalism and accountability;
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills; and
• A Class 5 Drivers License is required.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at

Thank you for applying to NWP!