Counsellor, Student Wellness Services

Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To contribute to student success by addressing the mental health needs of students through the provision of timely and accessible counselling and outreach programs to students.

NATURE OF WORK:

Counsellors report to the Director of Student Health and Wellbeing and receive clinical supervision from the Counselling Clinical Lead. Individual counselors vary in the primary focus of their work in the areas of counselling. They must be able to work in a confidential environment with individuals who are often highly distressed and who frequently need to be assessed and monitored for risk of suicide. This position is based on the USask Prince Albert Campus.

The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority. It is expected that all team members develop a solid understanding of the University’s Indigenous engagement and Indigenization priorities and recognize and support the importance and value of diversity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: Counsellors' responsibilities include the following:

• Manage an appropriate caseload in a clinically effective manner (i.e., in accordance with professional expectations of the clinician’s respective discipline)
• Share in the responsibility to provide timely initial assessments and follow-up treatment to students
• Conduct intake interviews with new clients and assess their mental health functioning, risk indicators, and treatment needs
• Provide follow-up services, such as psychotherapy (individual, couple, or group), psycho-educational programs, administrative interventions, and referrals
• Perform urgent risk assessment of students who present in crisis, at risk of harm to self or others, and develop plans for risk and crisis management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Doctoral or Masters in Psychology, Education or Social Work are preferred. Registration with the appropriate professional association and eligibility for professional liability insurance is a requirement of this position.

Experience:
Five years as a registered clinician with post-graduate experience in the areas of assessment and psychotherapy is preferred. A sound knowledge of student development, diversity and multicultural issues is required. Experience performing urgent risk assessments and crisis intervention related to mental health and suicide is required. Knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan and Prince Albert community resources would be an asset.

Skills:

• Strong counselling skills, particularly in the area of brief treatment with primarily a young adult population
• Advanced abilities to conduct clinical interventions and treatment that are informed by a strong working knowledge of psychopathology and assessment
• Advanced ability to assess risk of harm to self and violence to others
• Demonstrates commitment to working respectfully on a team that values and draws on a breadth of clinical perspectives
• Must be a strong self-starter, enjoy working independently, and be capable of creating and maintaining healthy and productive relationships with colleagues and community members.

Department: Student Wellness Centre

Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $87,266.00 - 145,353.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3

Posted Date: 7/30/2025

Closing Date: 8/5/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.