Counsellor (2SLGBTQIA+ Support)

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-00821 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Medical Health and Wellness Employment Type: Permanent Department: Campus Wellness - Counselling Services IV Hiring Range: $80,248.28 - $100,310.35 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is June 18, 2026 at 11:59PM This is a Career Path position. The final level will be determined based on demonstrated skills and experience. Anticipated hiring ranges: - USG 10: $80,248 - $100,310 - USG 11: $87,620 - $106,749 - USG 12: $95,538 - 116,396 - USG 13: $104,002 - $130,003 Job Description: Primary Purpose Campus Wellness strives for an environment that reflects our diverse society and student body. In order to address the unique needs and concerns of our 2SLGTBQIA+ students we are seeking a 2SLGTBQIA+ candidate who has clinical knowledge and experience in mental health and wellness matters related to the lived and intersectional experiences of 2SLGTBQIA+ individuals and communities, using anti-racist, trauma-informed and affirming therapeutic approaches. The Counsellor is accountable to a Manager, Counselling Services for the provision of front line clinical mental health programs and services. Ultimately, this position underpins the mission which focuses on supporting and promoting academic success, student and campus mental health, psychological wellness, and safety within members of a diverse and global Waterloo community. The mental health, psychological wellness and safety of students are fundamental to the mandate of the university since they are a foundation for personal and academic success. Key Accountabilities Clinical Services - using an anti-racist, trauma informed and affirming approach to supporting mental health and wellness, as well as personal academic and personal success of students/clients - Clinical assessments: initial/intake assessments; Gender Affirming Care Psychosocial Review and Readiness assessments, risk of harm assessments - Treatment planning - Individual and group counselling/psychotherapy - Responding to clients in crisis - Clinical case note and report writing - Termination planning and referral - Working along a continuum from single session therapy to a short-term brief therapy model--the expectation is that most clients can be assisted within a limited number of sessions Advocacy - the Counsellor is an advocate for and supports students' academic success and personal learning - Understanding the Ontario medical system, criteria for Hormone Replacement Therapies and Gender Affirming Surgeries and remains updated on appropriate local resources for referrals as needed - Uses a trauma informed, gender affirming assessment tools and has experience in writing letter of supports - Collaborate and consult with key campus support services (e.g., AccessAbility Services, Student Success Office, EDI-R Office etc.) related to students' personal and academic needs. - Collaborate and consult with Campus Wellness physicians and health care providers . - Collaborate and consult with faculty, including individual faculty members, the Associate Deans' offices and academic support areas in the interest of students' academic success, retention and graduation. - Design, facilitate and evaluate seminar and training sessions on various topics. - The partnership for the mental health, health and wellness, well-being and safety of the campus community includes active collaboration with a focus on client issues of shared concern. - Provide consultation/expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the educational, developmental, and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation services an occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and developmental issues. Clinical Practice - the Counsellor is committed to best clinical practice and best practice in mental health - Thorough understanding of developmental issues of late adolescence (e.g., relationships, mental health, disordered eating, sexuality, identity and intersectionality etc.). - Thorough understanding and affirmative approach to working with 2SLGBTQ+ students, with specific competency in trans and non-binary students' mental health issues, such as gender dysphoria and minority stress. - Thorough understanding of intersectionality and diversity within the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, and the impact of colonization on Two-Spirit students - Provides clinical counsell

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