Wellness Advisor (Mental Health)

TL;DR

Wellness Advisor (Mental Health): Triaging students seeking mental health support and developing care plans within a stepped care model with an accent on initial assessments and crisis intervention. Focus on collaborating with campus stakeholders and managing student care pathways to ensure optimal support.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a leading research and teaching institution committed to excellence in learning and inclusion.

What you will do

• Triage students with mental health and wellbeing concerns, conducting initial assessments and structured judgment processes.
• Develop personalized initial care plans and facilitate urgent or non-urgent referrals.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders including Academic Advisors, Residence Life Managers, and community mental health providers.
• Maintain detailed and professional student records in accordance with established unit policies and ethical standards.
• Participate in health promotion programming, facilitating workshops and staffing orientation events.
• Provide drop-in, single-session counselling and group counselling programs as time permits.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to work onsite at the hirify.global Vancouver Campus.
• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field.
• Certification as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors or eligibility for professional certification in British Columbia.
• Minimum of three years experience in Clinical Counselling.
• Experience conducting triage in a fast-paced mental health service setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Post-secondary experience with knowledge of student development theory.
• Expertise working with international, Aboriginal, or graduate students.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual proficiency.
• Training in the assessment and treatment of substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, inclusion, and a diverse workforce.
• Collaborative environment using an integrated stepped care model.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and competency maintenance.
• Supportive team culture focused on student wellbeing and success.