Counsellor Therapist (LGBTQ2IA+ Point Person)

Department: Student Wellness Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Continuing Limited full-time 8 Month Appointment

Work period is approximately September to April each year

Off work period May to August each year

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

The Counsellor/Therapist provides clinical work with students, on an individual and group basis to assist students in their personal and academic goals.  In consultation with the student and through professional assessment, counsellors offer brief counselling for a variety of students’ developmental and mental health concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will also work as a point person for LGBTQ2IA+ identified students. This requires focusing on clinical work with LGBTQ2IA+ identified students but also developing collaborations with student groups, community services and the Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisor in Student Experience.  The incumbent will develop specific programming for the LGBTQ2IA+ community as required.

The Counsellor/Therapist also provides crisis intervention, training, consultation and /or support to students, faculty, and the larger university community. Further responsibilities include contributing to team development, fulfilling administrative requirements such as electronic record keeping, and participation in broader university committees and projects.

Requirements

• Masters level in Social Work, Counselling, or equivalent along with a minimum of three years supervised clinical experience in individual and group therapy. Membership in a regulated professional college required.
• Clinical experience working with LGBTQ2IA+ community.
• Since this role supports a diverse community of students, relevant lived experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated brief therapy and group therapy skills as well as experience with drop-in counselling and single session work.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse and intersecting identities through anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach. Understanding of intersectionality and the nuances of LGBTQ2IA+ identity and culture.
• Experience with the breadth of problems presented by students, (anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, developmental issues, trauma, loss, grief) as well as the complexity, some mental health service experience an asset.
• Experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment and management.
• Understanding the broader mental health system, including emergency mental health services, procedures, and legislation. Clear understanding of privacy legislation.
• Ability and willingness to consult with and develop the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Electronic record keeping skills; proficiency with computers, MS Office or other word processing, and presentation software.
• Counsellors will work in different locations/colleges in the university depending on service need.

If you are comfortable, please include in your cover letter how your lived experience/identity  will contribute to your clinical work with students.

Flexible work hours, some evenings may be required.

This appointment is regularly performed on campus.  There is presently an option for one virtual day per week and is dependent on operational requirements.

Employee Type: Continuing Limited Term 
Position Number: 10922302 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 06    

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  07/08/2025  
Closing Date:  07/15/2025