Description
REQUIRED FOR ST. PAUL EDUCATION
St. Paul Education is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Mental Health and Wellness Therapist for the remainder of the 23-24 school year.
The Mental Health and Wellness Therapist provides counselling support to students and families to increase the student’s chances of success by developing positive skills that assist them in managing issues and events impacting their functioning. The Mental Health and Wellness Therapist is accountable for the development and facilitation of interventions designed to foster and promote stable home and community relationships. The Mental Health and Wellness Therapist uses systemic approaches to enhance students' social/emotional well-being in the school environment by establishing settings that promote mental health and wellness. This position is funded by Jordan’s Principle.
Specific Accountabilities
Delivers trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling support to students
Suggests opportunities for students to develop skills promoting mental wellness
Consults with school personnel to foster environments supporting the social/emotional well-being of students
Delivers crisis intervention and management to the school community, i.e. trauma, suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, etc.
Enhances communication and relationships between school and home environments
Supports school functioning through psychoeducational support and resource support
Works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide resources and strategies for the student
Provide support primarily at Ashmont School but may be required in other division school settings
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work considered an asset. Preference will be given to applicants who are accredited by a professional counselling association.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing support to Indigenous children, youth and families
Experience in the counselling of children, and youth in relation to emergent social/emotional/behavioural issues
Experience in supporting children and youth experiencing trauma
Experience working with community resources and agencies, including Indigenous Nations
Experience working with children and youth
Belief in a strength-based and solution-focused approach
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Salary and benefits are to be determined by qualifications and experience.
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, Director of Inclusive Education and Early Learning. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
For more information, contact Ms. Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, Director of Inclusive Education and Early Learning, at 780-645-3323 , or by email, tichshal@sperd.ca .
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at https://stpauleducation.simplication.com . Instructions on applying for positions are available on our website https://www.stpauleducation.ab.ca/staff/work-at-sperd .
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
About St. Paul Education
Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.
In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Divisions religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.
We serve 3,625 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 240 FTE teaching staff and 345 support staff.
