Student Wellness Counsellor - Conseiller en soutien psychosocial

Contract: full time
Closing date: 1 December 2026
Listed: 9 October 2026, from a public job listing

The advert

Stanstead College is currently seeking applications for a part-time Student Wellness Counselor to join our Wellness Team beginning in November. Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing, the Counselor provides confidential, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate counseling and psychosocial services to students within the boarding school community. As a member of the Wellness Team, the Student Wellness Counselor provides support to students navigating personal, social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The Counselor works collaboratively with students, families, faculty, residential staff, administrators, and community professionals to foster student wellbeing and a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1872, Stanstead College is an independent boarding and day school located on the Quebec–Vermont border. Known for its close-knit community and globally diverse student body, the school provides a structured, supportive environment where students are challenged academically and encouraged to grow as leaders. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 300 students across Grades 7–12 80% boarding in 5 residences Students representing 20+ countries Strong academic program and competitive athletics A values-based culture focused on responsibility, respect, and integrity KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide confidential individual and group counseling, psychosocial support, assessment, case management, and crisis intervention to students. Develop and deliver wellness education, workshops, and prevention initiatives related to mental health, resilience, healthy relationships, substance use, and student safety. Collaborate with the Wellness Team, faculty, residential staff, administrators, families, and external professionals to support student wellbeing, coordinate referrals, and ensure continuity of care. Support the school's response to student wellbeing and safety concerns, including mental health crises, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other student concerns. Maintain appropriate documentation and professional standards while contributing to a safe, inclusive, supportive, and approachable school and boarding environment. REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in a related field. Professional registration or eligibility for registration with the OPPQ or OTSTCFQ. Experience counseling adolescents or young adults, with knowledge of adolescent development and mental health. School, boarding, residential, or youth-serving experience is an asset. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and crisis-response skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Ability to collaborate with students, families, colleagues, and community partners, including culturally diverse and international populations. Training or experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed practi

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