Job Description

Job Category: Health Sciences Practitioner
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This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the , this position has a comprehensive and an annual salary range of $75,255 to $124,959. A market supplement in the amount of $12,917 will be added to the annual salary. This position has an end date of November 30, 2026.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Operating within the office of Student Success and Experience, Counselling & Clinical Services (CCS) invites applications for the temporary TLAPO position of Registered Master's Psychologist. The Registered Psychologist works out of the central clinic located in the Students' Union Building on the North Campus. Reporting to the Director of CCS, the Registered Psychologist is accountable for the provision of individual and group counselling to a dynamic and motivated post-secondary population with diverse perspectives and experiences. The successful candidate will be comfortable counselling within a short-term therapy framework and working with a wide range of presenting mental health concerns. The position works within a multidisciplinary team environment composed of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, Doctoral Residents and Master's Practicum students in psychology, and administrative support staff.
Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person and telehealth/virtual short-term counselling to University of Alberta students for a broad range of mental health concerns. Responsible for the timely completion of paperwork and charting.
• Connect students to community resources and other health and wellness services as needed, particularly in cases where longer-term treatment is required.
• Develop and facilitate occasional in-person or telehealth/virtual group therapy programs and psycho-educational workshops.
• Contribute to CCS program evaluation, development, and improvement, with an emphasis towards building services that improve access, community and belonging.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Psychology (counselling or clinical).
• Registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Familiarity and adherence to the Health Professions Act, Health Information Act, Protection of Privacy Act, CAP Standards of Practice, Canadian Code of Ethics, and the CAP Practice Guidelines for Psychologists.
• Comfortable working with technology such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps, video conferencing software such as Zoom, Electronic Records Management systems for documentation and appointment bookings, etc.
• Capacity to work in a busy clinic with high service demands; flexible and teamwork-based approaches required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse and equity-deserving communities, such as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit peoples; 2SLGBTQ+ individuals; people with disabilities; and newcomers or international students.
• Fluency in a second language for counselling, particularly French or Mandarin.
• 5 years post-registration, and the capacity to supervise Master's level practicum students.

Application Instructions
Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Access, Community, and Belonging Philosophy

In the cover letter, applicants should describe their approach to counselling and psychotherapy. The cover letter should also include the candidates earliest possible start date for the position.
Interviews will occur in the middle to late January timeframe, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: (formerly Office of the Dean of Students) holds student support at the heart of everything we do. We provide services focused on student well-being and flourishing both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a wide range of services, including career guidance, health and wellness resources, academic support, and assistance for students facing unexpected challenges or personal difficulties. We also work closely with faculty and staff across campus to ensure students receive coordinated support when they need it most.unexpected challenges or personal difficulties. We also work closely with faculty and staff across campus to ensure students receive coordinated support when they need it most.

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