Job Description

Navigate Complexities. Create Change. Together. This is our purpose at CUPS. Our unique integrated approach to care empowers people to work holistically to create and achieve goals that support their well-being and builds readiness to navigate and access support in the community. As a formative presence, we work together to build better systems and a stronger community.

Clients depend on us, supporters trust us, and partners count on our collaboration. We do not take this responsibility lightly - we are accountable for our words, our actions, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. Through a compassionate lens, we afford every person dignity in their interactions with us. We proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning with open minds and transformative spirits. Through our culture, rooted in our values, we will achieve our purpose and ambition.

JOB TITLE:

Family/Play Therapist

LOCATION:

Onsite, CUPS - 1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary,

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Family and Child Development Centre

SCHEDULE:

Full-time, Mon to Fri, 8:00 am-4:00pm

CONTRACT TYPE

: Permanent

STARTING SALARY

: $68,330 - $71,938

Family/Play Therapist

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

Your Impact

CUPS

Family/Play Therapist

is responsible for providing play therapy interventions for CUPS child clients and children referred to through the Calgary City Centre Family Resource Network. As a Family/Play Therapist, you will provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to children aged 3-12, supporting their emotional, social, and developmental well-being. Working closely with caregivers, internal teams, and external partners, you will help create a safe space for children to express themselves through play and develop coping strategies for life's challenges.

CUPS Family/Play Therapist works as part of the Family and Child Development Centre (FCDC) multi-disciplinary team. FCDC supports and delivers holistic care plans for each child to enhance psycho-emotional, educational and social success. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the CUPS Family/Play Therapist will case consult and collaborate with FCDC team members, and CUPS colleagues across the agency. They will also engage with the child's care givers to assist in building effective and timely wrap around supports.

CUPS values collaboration and continuous learning. Therefore, we welcome applicants who are not yet qualified or registered Play Therapists. Those who are not yet certified or registered are welcome to apply and would be supported by CUPS in pursuing Play Therapy training, if selected.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Therapeutic Support

: Conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide play therapy interventions within a 24-session model.

Collaborate for Success

: Work as part of CUPS' multidisciplinary team to ensure wraparound supports for children and families, including warm referrals to internal and external services.

Empower Caregivers

: Educate and guide parents/guardians throughout their child's therapy journey, ensuring a collaborative and supportive approach.

Create Safe Spaces

: Establish an environment where children can explore and heal through play in a trauma-informed setting.

Champion Integrated Care

: Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance CUPS' holistic approach to care.

Qualifications & Skills

Master's Degree in counselling or a related professional field that meets the CCPA's certification criteria, with three years experience in Mental Health Counselling and currently registered, in good standing, with a Professional Regulatory Body

2-3 years' experience

working with children aged 3-12 Exemplary knowledge of

child development, brain science, and trauma-informed care

Experience supporting families who have experienced trauma and navigating systemic barriers Demonstrated ability to

coach, problem-solve, and collaborate across teams

Strong computer literacy and documentation skills Outstanding record on the protection of all matters of confidentiality

Certified Play Therapist (CPT) or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) status is desired, but not essential

Why Join CUPS?

Meaningful Work

: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Collaborative Environment

: Be part of a passionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to holistic care.

Professional Growth

: Work in a setting that encourages learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Employment Requirements

Criminal Record and Child Intervention Check If clinical supervision is required, it must be secured externally

Work Environment

Combination of individual and team based work Times of extended hours of sitting Exposure to escalated guests, traumatic incidents and vicarious trauma
If you're ready to use your experience to

create change

and

empower families

, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today

with your resume and a cover letter or brief description of your interest in CUPS. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,330.00-$71,938.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Extended health care RRSP match
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid Certified Play Therapist (CPT) or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) certifications? What prompted you to apply to CUPS? Have you uploaded the required cover letter? Please highlight your salary expectations. Do you have a related professional field that meets the CCPS's certification criteria and are in good standing with a Professional Regulatory Body?
Education:

Master's Degree (required)
Experience:

Mental Health counselling: 3 years (required) Working with children aged 3-12: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person