Job Description

Psychologist (Part-Time)

BrightStar Respite - St. Albert, Alberta

Position Overview

BrightStar Respite is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to join our team in supporting families navigating the complexities of raising a child with a disability. This role offers the opportunity to make a profound impact while working with diverse families in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Schedule:

Part-time, maximum 20 hours per week

Work Model:

Hybrid (in-person and virtual sessions)

Start Date:

Monday, October 20, 2025

Service Locations:

Client homes, BrightStar Respite main office (St. Albert), and virtual platforms

About the Role

As a Psychologist with BrightStar Respite, you will provide essential mental health support to families with children who have disabilities. You'll work with complex family dynamics, cultural diversity, and varying levels of need while collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities

? Provide individual, family, and group therapy services

? Conduct psychological assessments and develop treatment plans

? Support families in coping with the emotional challenges of raising a child with a

disability

? Facilitate group therapy sessions for parents, caregivers, and siblings

? Work sensitively with families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic

backgrounds

? Participate in multidisciplinary service team meetings (once every 2 months)

? Collaborate with team members including family doctors, nurses, educational assistants,

teachers, speech-language pathologists, behavioural therapists, and respite support

aides

? Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress notes

? Provide crisis intervention and support as needed

? Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each family

Compensation & Benefits

Probationary Period:

90 days

Benefits (after successful completion of probation):

? Alberta Blue Cross extended health benefits (pro-rated for part-time)

? Health Spending Account ($500 annually, pro-rated for part-time)

Time Off (pro-rated for part-time schedule):

? Paid vacation (after 9 months of employment)

? Personal wellness days

? Paid sick days

Additional Perks:

? Mileage reimbursement for travel between locations

? Flexible hybrid work arrangements

? Professional development opportunities

Required Qualifications

Education & Registration:

? Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent

? Registered Psychologist OR Provisional Psychologist (with external supervision) in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists

Clinical Skills:

? Solid grounding in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, EMDR, ACT, etc.)

? Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy

? Available for in-person sessions when required

Background Checks:

? Clear Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening

? Clear Child Intervention Record Check

? Valid CPR and First Aid certification

Skills & Experience:

? Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

? Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

? Experience working with families affected by disability preferred

? Proficiency with documentation software and virtual therapy platforms

? Familiarity with Jane App is an asset

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

? Culturally competent and sensitive to working with diverse families

? Flexible and adaptable in both therapeutic approach and work environment

? Collaborative and values multidisciplinary teamwork

? Resilient and able to support families through complex challenges

? Tech-savvy and comfortable with hybrid service delivery

? Compassionate and committed to family-centered care

? Professional and maintains appropriate boundaries while building therapeutic

relationships

What We Offer

? Meaningful work that makes a real difference in families' lives

? Flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance

? Collaborative, supportive team environment

? Opportunity to work with diverse populations and complex cases

? Professional growth through multidisciplinary collaboration

? Competitive compensation for part-time work

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and proof of current registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists to Alaina@brightstarrespite.ca .

In your cover letter, please describe:

? Your experience working with families affected by disability

? Your approach to culturally sensitive therapy

? Your experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities

? How you handle complex family dynamics

? Your comfort level with hybrid service delivery

About BrightStar Respite

BrightStar Respite is committed to providing exceptional support services to children with special needs and their families. We believe in a collaborative, family-centered approach that empowers families to thrive while navigating the unique challenges of disability. Our diverse team works together to provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive care.

BrightStar Respite is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrating diversity in our team and the families we serve.

Application Deadline:

Friday 17 October 2025 at 3pm

Start Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

For questions about this position, please contact Alaina (Alaina@brightstarrespite.ca).

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Extended health care Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person