Psychotherapist

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

1d • CA$66,817 - CA$85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Health and Clinical Operations, the Psychotherapist provides assessment, therapy and psychotherapy to students to assist with their social/emotional growth and development, to support the student’s academic success and overall well-being, supporting a wide range of issues including an impaired ability to function effectively academically, combined with emotional distress or conflict.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Psychotherapy, Social Work or Master of Counselling Psychology or related mental health discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Registration in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or another Ontario regulatory college authorized to practise psychotherapy;
• This position is required to provide services at all Brock campuses; therefore the incumbent requires access to a reliable means of transportation;
• A Niagara Regional Police background check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening);
• Post-registration clinical experience and experience engaging in evaluation or program outcomes;
• Advanced psychotherapy skills grounded in a strong and well-integrated theoretical foundation;
• Proven experience delivering effective individual psychotherapy;
• Demonstrated range, depth, and adaptability in responding to diverse and complex student counselling needs;
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical standards, privacy legislation, and clinical risk management;
• Applied expertise in implementing recommendations from psychological assessments and medical reports;
• Ability to provide holistic care that supports students’ life skills, learning skills, and overall wellbeing;
• Experience and confidence using suicide risk assessment tools and implementing appropriate interventions;
• Training and/or experience delivering evidence‑based therapies, including CBT, DBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, ACT, and IFS;
• Extensive experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and with community partners;
• Strong working knowledge of legislation relevant to the mental health field;
• Experience and confidence using suicide risk assessment tools and implementing appropriate interventions;
• Proficient use of mental health terminology, including diagnostic classifications;
• Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web applications, Outlook, PowerPoint, Workday, and scheduling/appointment systems;
• Thorough knowledge of records management, privacy requirements (FIPPA, PHIPA), and best practices;
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
• Excellent crisis intervention and clinical assessment abilities;
• Highly developed verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and takes initiative to improve services and processes;
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities and environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young adults in a post-secondary setting;
• Ability to administer and interpret academic and mental health testing measures to assess for academic strengths and weaknesses and mental health functioning;
• Demonstrated success in building rapport and trust with racialized populations seeking mental health services;
• Can administer level A B and C assessments;
• Experience supervising Masters level counselling/psychotherapy students.
• Has met the stated criteria from CRPO to be a clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students to identify and assess student needs and risks; using both clinical skills and standardized measures;
• Determine level of need and provide direction/referral to professional in stepped care model;
• Identify, assess, develop, and implement effective treatment plans;
• Provide psychotherapy including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, trauma informed, cross-cultural counselling, Positive Psychology interventions, as well as other treatment modalities;
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for students referred to Personal Counselling, using standardized tools and clinical expertise;
• Determine appropriate level of care required using the stepped care model; provide direction and resources to students;
• Respond and incorporate student preferences for treatment, including cultural and identity affirming supports;
• Collaborate and liaise with internal campus partners, and community partners to facilitate external referrals of care when appropriate;
• Develop and implement an evaluation model, including appropriate methods and metrics to assess service effectiveness;
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, and institutional standards;
• Oversee Masters of Social Work and Registered Psychotherapist interns, supporting their professional development, ethical practice, and clinical competency;
• Liaise with faculty, staff, and student groups on campus to promote services and ensure a high level of awareness of services provided;
• Ensure collaboration and co-ordination of services, so that services to students are highly effective.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level