Course number and title: APD1283H – Peer and Video-Based Counselling with Practicum Field-Based Learning in Global Mental Health
Course description: This course introduces students to the skills, theory, and practice of counselling interventions in persons experiencing mental health problems, as well as in mental health settings. It aims to develop peer-counselling skills and deepen self-awareness and interpersonal communication competencies. Basic counselling interventions such as empathic responding, exploration of client’s affect and cognitions, and problem solving will be explored. The course emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as well as the importance of ethical and legal issues in the provision of therapy. The course will use a combination of video-based counselling techniques, to assist students in developing basic counselling skills and increase their conceptual understanding of theoretical perspectives of counselling through practice, including counselling processes and case conceptualizations. The instructor will also present cases, including using video-taped counselling sessions, in addition to extensive counselling simulation. Unique to this program, is a cohort model of learning, where participants build trust with one another and build on their in-class relationships and discussions. Through presentations, experiential learning, class discussion, group exercises, counselling practice and videotaping, participants will: 1-gain personal awareness of their own values and views and how they impact on the counselling experience; 2 -gain a broad understanding of counselling theories; 3 -learn to assist clients to develop their personal potential for growth and change; 4 -practice basic counselling, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills, and; 5 – learn communication and conflict resolution approaches. In addition, there will be a 250-hour placement in an approved field setting.
Estimated TA support: No
Estimated course enrolment: 25
Class schedule: Monday 07:00 – 10:00
Sessional dates of appointment: 2022-09-01 – 2022-12-31
Appointment percentage: 100
Salary: As of September 1, 2022, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. As of January 1, 2023, the minimum stipend is $8,489.67 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 – Candidate must have a doctoral degree in counselling and/or clinical psychology;
2 – Individuals with demonstrated experience with related course content;
3 – Must be registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with counselling or clinical competence;
4 – Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate courses, with expertise in content area.
5 – Prior experience teaching graduate courses preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 – Individuals with demonstrated clinical experience and prior graduate teaching;
2 – Demonstrated scholarship in the area of the course topic.
Description of duties:
1 – Teach a minimum of 36 hours.
2 – Prepare teaching resources for each class and provide relevant materials.
3 – Assess and evaluate students’ work and provide a final course grade according to OISE/UT grading practices.
4 – Be available for informal meetings/communications with students as necessary.
Application Procedure: All applications must be received by July 22, 2022 to be considered for this position, a one-page covering letter outlining what the applicant brings to the position and an updated Curriculum Vitae. Names of referees may also be included but are not required. Applicants are asked to submit copies of course evaluations for all recent university-level courses taught, if available.
Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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