Part-time Counsellor (10 Month Contract)

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Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager of Student Counselling and Wellness Supports this Counsellor will predominantly provide individual counselling services to students between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. three or four days per week (24 hours weekly). This role requires regular on-site work at Algonquin Colleges Woodroffe Campus.

This position requires the ability to function independently in a fast-paced clinical addition to individual counselling the role includes facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups and delivering workshops and in-class presentations as required.

All members of the Counselling Services team practice from a trauma-informed equity-informed lens and deliver interventions aligned with current evidence-based practices and applicable professional practice standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Counselling Psychology Social Work or a related field with a clinical counselling or psychotherapy focus from a recognized institution;

• Minimum two years of recent postgraduate psychotherapy experience;

• Registration in good standing with an Ontario statutory regulatory body where psychotherapy is a permitted scope of practice (e.g. CRPO or OCSWSSW). and authorization to practice psychotherapy independently.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated clinical competence with a broad and flexible repertoire of evidence informed therapeutic approaches;

• Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills including demonstrated experience conducting suicide risk assessments safety planning and crisis intervention;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within brief One-at-a-Time (OAAT) and single session counselling models including managing multiple timelimited client sessions in a day while maintaining highquality clinical care;

• Ability to practice independently while seeking consultation and participating in peer discussion to support highquality clinical practice;

• Experience providing both individual and group counselling or psychotherapy including psychoeducational and therapeutic group facilitation;

• Strong organizational and documentation skills including the ability to maintain timely accurate and high-quality clinical records consistent with professional and organizational standards;

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic client or medical record systems (EMR) for clinical documentation;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients colleagues and institutional or community partners;

• Demonstrated ability to apply equityinformed culturally responsive and reflective practices in clinical work including working respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences;

• Demonstrated ability to function collaboratively as a member of a clinical team valuing consultation shared learning and reflective practice.

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin Colleges Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus

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• Compensation:Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits including health dental and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion) certifications workshops and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.

• Company Culture: Our values of caring learning integrity and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canadas Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

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• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Colleges Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).

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Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of racialized groups and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at . While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.