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Position:Clinic Director, Red Spruce Mental Health Centre
Department: School of Counselling
Position Type: AUPAT 8, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: August 21, 2026
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 26-21-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $88,583 - $104,215 per annum.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Acadia's School of Counselling is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinic Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight of counselling and outreach services at the Red Spruce Mental Health Centre(RSMHC). This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to mental health and well-being by leading the development and delivery of high-quality, accessible counselling services while providing clinical supervision, training, and mentorship to counsellors and student interns.

Reporting to the Director, School of Counselling and working closely with the counselling faculty, the Clinic Director will help ensure the Centre responds to unmet mental health needs and expands access to counselling for individuals who may otherwise face barriers to care. The role will also support the development of the next generation of counselling professionals by providing meaningful clinical learning and supervision opportunities. Through collaboration with community organizations and partners, the Clinic Director will support outreach, education, and awareness initiatives while ensuring that services meet applicable regulatory, professional, and accreditation requirements.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

Provide leadership in advancing the Centre's mission, goals, objectives, and clinical services.
Oversee client intake and referral processes, including initial screening, informed consent, record management, appointment coordination, and counsellor matching.
Provide direct and indirect clinical supervision to student interns and counselling staff through live observation, video review, co-counselling, case consultation, and individual and group supervision.
Ensure supervision is provided at appropriate frequencies and ratios based on developmental needs and applicable accreditation requirements.
Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to interns and staff.
Provide timely clinical consultation, supervision, and crisis support for emerging or urgent client needs.
Conduct and document mid-term and final practicum evaluations in collaboration with student interns and faculty.
Maintain accurate supervision records and monitor student progress toward learning and clinical goals.
Monitor service standards and performance indicators and support the evaluation of mental health and wellness services.
Develop and deliver information sessions, consultations, and educational initiatives that increase awareness of the RSMHC and its services.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, service providers, and other partners.
Consult with community organizations to identify unmet mental health needs and opportunities for the Centre to enhance or expand its services.
Lead and participate in committees and initiatives focused on community health, wellness, and mental health.
Ensure client records are maintained securely, accurately, and confidentially in accordance with applicable legislation, professional standards, and Centre requirements.
Liaise with faculty regarding student practicum needs, challenges, development, and competencies.
Participate in program faculty meetings and provide updates regarding Centre operations, service delivery, and identified community or program gaps.
Collaborate with faculty and other stakeholders to strengthen the connection between clinical service delivery and student learning.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in counselling, clinical practice, mental health, or a related field.
Current registration or licensure with an appropriate regulatory body, such as the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia Regulators of Psychology (NSRP), or Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW), and must be in good standing.
Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and/or training to counselling professionals or students.
Experience working with student interns or in a clinical training environment is considered an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional, ethical, regulatory, and accreditation requirements related to counselling and mental health services.
Experience with client intake, assessment, referral, documentation, and clinical record management.
Strong understanding of confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical practices in counselling and mental health services.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and service providers.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively and professionally to complex or urgent clinical situations.
Experience with program development, evaluation, outcome measurement, and/or community outreach is considered an asset.
Commitment to accessible, inclusive, client-centred mental health services and to supporting the professional development of emerging counsellors.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].

A little bit about us

Acadia University

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.