School-Based Mental Health & Counselling Clinician (Full-Time Contract)

***Join a School Where You Can Make a Lasting Difference*** At New Heights School & Learning Services, you'll do more than provide counselling and consultation -you'll help students strengthen their social-emotional development, build positive relationships, develop independence, and achieve outcomes that extend well beyond the classroom. We are currently seeking a qualified mental health and counselling professional to join our multidisciplinary team for a full-time contract through June 2027, with an anticipated start date in December 2026. We welcome applications from **Registered or Provisional Psychologists, Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), and qualified Registered Social Workers (RSW), including those with a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) designation.** This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate closely with educators and therapists, and make a direct impact on the learning and development of neurodivergent children and youth. Working alongside classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, school administration, and other clinicians, the successful candidate will provide classroom-wide consultation and individualized counselling and support to promote student well-being, mental health, social-emotional development, and learning outcomes. **ROLE OVERVIEW** * Provide classroom-wide consultation to support student mental health, social-emotional development, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, and participation in learning. * Collaborate with classroom teachers and Educational Assistants to identify student needs and develop practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be incorporated into everyday classroom routines. * Provide individualized counselling and therapeutic support to students, based on identified needs, established goals, appropriate consent, and professional scope of practice. * Support the development and generalization of coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, self-awareness, social understanding, and positive interpersonal relationships. * Observe students within classroom environments and collaborate with educators to develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate supports. * Develop and adapt resources, strategies, and interventions that promote student independence, well-being, and meaningful participation in school activities. * Communicate with parents and guardians, following appropriate consent procedures, to provide updates regarding student goals, interventions, and progress. * Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to support coordinated student programming, follow-up, and transitions between program levels. * Provide guidance and consultation to teachers, Educational Assistants, and other school staff regarding student mental health, social-emotional development, and appropriate classroom supports. * Participate in and facilitate professional development activities to strengthen staff kno