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The mental health and addictions counseling program is a hybrid educational program with synchronous zoom requirements (lectures, case studies, group activities, interactive small group activities, assessments), asynchronous study requirements, on-campus residencies/counselling labs, and preceptored practice educational opportunities. Duties of this position include:
1. Provide instruction and facilitate interactive practical experiences for students in the Mental Health and Addictions Counselling Diploma program;
2. Knowledgeable in current models/modes of care for those with addictions including motivational interviewing, building trust relationships, pharmacology and psychobiology of addictions, etiology of addictions, trauma informed care, harm reduction, detoxification, family systems, case file management, recovery planning and culturally responsive care;
3. Flexible and responsive to learner needs using appropriate instructional methodologies in a blended learning environment;
4. Manage the virtual learning environment by providing student support and counselling to facilitate student success and an optimal educational experience;
5. Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for educational purposes;
6. Evaluate student progress (using exams, assignments, observations, discussion forums, etc.) using the required learning platform (Brightspace);
7. Participate in the development, maintenance and revision of curriculum as required within the learning platform (Brightspace).
8. Regularly maintain and update all curriculum and materials for courses assigned to you;
9. Supervise students in classroom (virtual), residencies/labs, preceptored applied learning in workplaces/clinical settings, etc.;
10. Prioritize a psychologically safe educational setting for all learners;
There are three (3) full-time, ongoing positions available.