Psychologist, Masters (Main Clinic)

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement , these full-time continuing positions offer a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page  and annual salary range of $69,627 - $116,043. This position is also eligible for a market modifier of $12,917 which will be added to annual base pay. 

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is in person.

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

Please note: Counselling & Clinical Services (CCS) also invites applications for our Masters Psychologist (Satellite Office). Please apply separately to each posting that you are interested in.

We want to welcome you into a caring and balanced workplace culture, one that endeavors to support your needs as you find your place on our collaborative team of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other helping professionals. Your passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds and/or identities that may include: BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous persons, neurodiverse, international students, mature students, students with disabilities and so on, will be matched by our excitement and commitment to nurture and uplift this important work! Our team will support you with regular group case consultation, and weekly peer support meetings, as you help students with a wide range of mental health challenges and needs. And we gladly offer paid time away for professional training to promote your ongoing growth and enhancement of therapy practices and supervision. 

We strongly encourage BIPOC persons, and others from any equity deserving group(s), to apply

Position summary

Affiliated with the Dean of Students’ Health & Wellness Services at the University of Alberta, Counselling & Clinical Services (CCS) invites applications for the continuing APO position of Registered Masters Psychologist. Reporting to the Director of CCS, the Registered Psychologist is accountable for the provision of individual and group psychotherapy to a diverse post-secondary population. The Registered Psychologist works out of the central clinic located in the Student’s Union Building. The candidate will be comfortable operating within a short-term therapy framework and working with a wide range of mental health challenges and with a great diversity of client identities. The Psychologist provides clinical supervision to Master’s practicum students. They contribute some outreach/consultation services to the broader university community. This position works within an interdisciplinary team environment composed of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, Doctoral Residents and Masters Practicum students, social workers, and administrative support staff.

Duties

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide in-person and telehealth/virtual counselling and psychotherapy for a broad range of mental health and wellness concerns.
• Provide individual and group supervision to Masters practicum students. 
• Provide safe and affirming counselling for students identifying with minoritized and/or marginalized equity seeking student groups including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, international and students with disabilities, etc.
• Explore the opportunity to develop services specific to different equity seeking students. Examples might include a Black candidate facilitating a supportive therapy group for BIPOC students, or an Indigenous psychologist facilitating a trauma-informed health and wellness group for Indigenous students. These opportunities would be tailored to match the right candidate.
• Develop and facilitate occasional in-person or telehealth/virtual group therapy and psycho-educational workshops
• Develop and deliver occasional in-services, presentations, and training modules
• Offer some consultations to University of Alberta stakeholders (Faculty, staff, student associations, residences, etc) on supporting student mental health and service navigation, and collaborate with stakeholders on creating health and wellness programming
• Contribute to CCS program evaluation, development, and improvement, with an emphasis towards building services that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Psychology (counselling or clinical)
• Registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, mentor and train psychology students, and learn and grow personally and professionally
• A personal and professional commitment to building more equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychology, and also CCS workplace and services
• Familiarity and adherence to the Health Professions Act, Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, CAP Standards of Practice,  Canadian Code of Ethics, and the CAP Practice Guidelines for Psychologists
• Comfort working with technology like Microsoft Office and Google Apps, video conferencing software such as Zoom, Electronic Records Management systems for documentation and appointment bookings, etc

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience and additional specialized training, working with diverse and equity seeking groups not limited to; Indigenous peoples, racialized minorities, LGBTQ2S+ community, people with disabilities, and newcomers and/or International students
• Experience creating and running group or individual psychological supports and interventions designed specifically for equity seeking groups
• In addition to English language fluency, a second language is a strong asset in this role

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.