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Job summary

The therapist provides individual and group clinical work, focusing on brief counselling, single-session therapy, and daily drop-in services for students. They also perform crisis intervention, risk assessment, and provide consultation to the university community.

Job details

Department: Student Wellness ServicesThis position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph Temporary full-time from 09/30/2026 to 04/30/2027 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. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) General Purpose Reporting to the Manager of Counselling Services, the therapist uses evidence-based clinical practice to provide individual and group therapy for students to meet their goals. The therapist assists students to develop skills and understandings that help foster a sense of self-efficacy, belonging, empowerment, and contribute to students’ academic success. Duties and Responsibilities The Counsellor/Therapist provides individual and group clinical work with students. In consultation with the student and through professional assessment, counsellors offer brief counselling for a variety of developmental and mental health presenting concerns. This position will focus primarily on single session work as well as work in the daily Drop-in Service which runs weekdays for 2.5 hours with 30-minute sessions. Students access drop-in services for same day access to a counsellor. The drop-in service will be changing format as services evolve to meet student needs. Experience providing single session and being able to develop those skills on the team will be a primary focus of the role. The Counsellor/Therapist also provides crisis intervention, training, consultation and /or support to students, faculty, and the university community. Further responsibilities include contributing to development of a large team. Requirements Masters degree in Social Work, Counselling, or equivalent. 3-6 years experience as a supervised clinical experience in individual and group therapy. Previous post-secondary experience is considered an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered for the position. Membership in a regulated professional college is required Demonstrated brief therapy and group therapy skills as well as experience with drop-in counselling and single session work. Triaging and organizing a busy caseload within a brief clinical context are essential. Experience working with individuals with diverse and intersecting identities and/or lived experience within equity deserving communities, contributes to our anti-oppressive, anti-racist and trauma-informed practice with students. Experience with the breadth of problems presented by students, (anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, trauma, loss) as well as the complexity. Mental health service experience an asset. Experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment as well as case management. Clinical understanding of adolescent and young adulthood development. Understanding the broader mental health system, including emergency mental health services, procedures, and legislation. Clear understanding of privacy legislation. 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 in the university depending on service need. 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: Temporary Position Number: 10921726 Classification: P&M FT- Band 06 Professional/Managerial Salary Bands The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade. 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: 09/18/2026 Closing Date: 09/25/2026

What you’ll do

The therapist provides individual and group clinical work, focusing on brief counselling, single-session therapy, and daily drop-in services for students. They also perform crisis intervention, risk assessment, and provide consultation to the university community.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, or an equivalent field is required, along with 3-6 years of supervised clinical experience. Candidates must hold membership in a regulated professional college and demonstrate expertise in brief therapy and trauma-informed practice.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Clinical assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Risk assessment
• Case management
• Brief counselling
• Single session therapy
• Drop-in counselling
• Trauma-informed practice
• Anti-oppressive practice
• Mental health support
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Electronic record keeping
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Presentations
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Risk Analysis
• Empowerment
• Record Keeping
• Mental Health
• Clinical Experience
• Social Work
• Trauma Care
• Case Management
• Clinical Practices
• Crisis Intervention
• Community Mental Health Services
• Word Processing
• Diversification (Investing)
• Presentation Software
• Group Therapy

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Healthcare
• Therapist/Counselor
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Marriage and Family Therapists