Mental Health Counsellor - Non-Union - Temporary
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About the role
NON-UNION POSTING
Mental Health Counsellor
Temporary
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.
Our vision is to engage**,** inspire**,** innovate, because we are always learning**.**
We are accepting applications for the following Non-Union 1.0FTE temporary Mental Health Counsellor position at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35Hours per week, hours may include evenings as needed
Employment Start Date: September 1, 2026
Employment End Date: June 30, 2027
Rate of Pay: $50.54 - $58.86 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as of September 1, 2025, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees.
Vacancy Status: current vacancy
Reports to: Mental Health Services Manager
Responsibilities:
- Co-facilitate the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy;
- Provide individual counselling and support students for mental health and wellness, and addictions;
- Provide group counselling, where appropriate, for students;
- Provide consultation and support for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents;
- Develop and share materials, and provide professional development for students, staff, parents and the school community;
- Embed and promote mental health literacy, coping strategies, and social-emotional learning in everyday school practices
- Respond to crises and make referrals to services in community agencies; and,
- Provide outreach to community partners to inspire a collaborative approach to mental health within the system of care.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.); Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) preferred, from an accredited School of Social Work;
- Registration with a college governing mental health professionals;
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices in school mental health and experience with the implementation and evaluation of mental health programs and strategies;
- Skilled in psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma informed practices;
- Working knowledge of, and/or experience in the education system in Ontario;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Proficiency with software applications such as EMHware, Google, word and Microsoft Teams;
- Valid driver’s licence and personal vehicle;
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful relationships and collaborations with educators, various partners in mental health, and the broader community;
- Knowledge of community services and service pathways to access care; and,
- Crisis intervention training.
Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.
Why Join AMDSB?
- We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
- Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
- Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
- Competitive compensation package:
- Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
- 24/7 confidential support
- Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall well-being resources
Join our team! Apply today.
Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.
The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
Dr. Graham Shantz
Director of Education
Posted On
April 20, 2026 12:27 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
April 28, 2026 12:00 PM EST/EDT
Job Type
Contract/Term
Job Category
Management & Professionals
City
Seaforth
School/Location
Education Centre
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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About Avon Maitland District School Board
The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada.
The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home.
Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge.
Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province.
Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more.
Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends.
Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events.
Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.
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Mental Health Counsellor - Non-Union - Temporary
Top Benefits
About the role
NON-UNION POSTING
Mental Health Counsellor
Temporary
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.
Our vision is to engage**,** inspire**,** innovate, because we are always learning**.**
We are accepting applications for the following Non-Union 1.0FTE temporary Mental Health Counsellor position at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.
Hours of Work: 35Hours per week, hours may include evenings as needed
Employment Start Date: September 1, 2026
Employment End Date: June 30, 2027
Rate of Pay: $50.54 - $58.86 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as of September 1, 2025, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for for Non-Union, Management, Administrative and Supervisory Employees.
Vacancy Status: current vacancy
Reports to: Mental Health Services Manager
Responsibilities:
- Co-facilitate the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy;
- Provide individual counselling and support students for mental health and wellness, and addictions;
- Provide group counselling, where appropriate, for students;
- Provide consultation and support for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents;
- Develop and share materials, and provide professional development for students, staff, parents and the school community;
- Embed and promote mental health literacy, coping strategies, and social-emotional learning in everyday school practices
- Respond to crises and make referrals to services in community agencies; and,
- Provide outreach to community partners to inspire a collaborative approach to mental health within the system of care.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.); Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) preferred, from an accredited School of Social Work;
- Registration with a college governing mental health professionals;
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices in school mental health and experience with the implementation and evaluation of mental health programs and strategies;
- Skilled in psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma informed practices;
- Working knowledge of, and/or experience in the education system in Ontario;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Proficiency with software applications such as EMHware, Google, word and Microsoft Teams;
- Valid driver’s licence and personal vehicle;
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful relationships and collaborations with educators, various partners in mental health, and the broader community;
- Knowledge of community services and service pathways to access care; and,
- Crisis intervention training.
Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.
Why Join AMDSB?
- We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
- Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
- Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
- Competitive compensation package:
- Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
- 24/7 confidential support
- Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall well-being resources
Join our team! Apply today.
Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.
The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
Dr. Graham Shantz
Director of Education
Posted On
April 20, 2026 12:27 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
April 28, 2026 12:00 PM EST/EDT
Job Type
Contract/Term
Job Category
Management & Professionals
City
Seaforth
School/Location
Education Centre
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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About Avon Maitland District School Board
The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada.
The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home.
Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge.
Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province.
Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more.
Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends.
Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events.
Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.