Full Time Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist

Autism Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) in Alberta seeks a Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist for a full-time permanent role starting August 26, 2026. You will consult with children, youth, families, and staff across Out of Home Living, School Age, and Early Support programs.

Responsibilities include developing intervention strategies, delivering individual and group programming, and training parents and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A. or MSc or PhD in Psychology.
• Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Understanding of Natural Developmental Behavioural Intervention.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with persons with autism spectrum disorders or neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Developing intervention strategies to address disruptive or unsafe behaviours
• Delivering individual and group programming
• Facilitating the development of self-help, play, social, and cognitive/academic skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Completing comprehensive psychological assessments (cognitive, academic, achievement, and diagnostic) with training provided
• Conducting ongoing training for parents, agency staff, and others regarding behaviour and developmental concerns
• Supervising or mentoring Behavioural Consultants in their work

Skills

Behavioural intervention

Group programming

Parent training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

A. or MSc or PhD in Psychology

Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists

First Aid and CPR certification

Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check + Intervention Record Check

Natural Developmental Behavioural Intervention understanding

Job description

Full Time Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist

Society for Autism Support and Services requires an enthusiastic and motivated Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist to fill a full-time permanent position. The start date is August 26, 2026.

As a member of our Psychology Department, you will provide consultative services to children, youth, families, and program staff across our Out of Home Living, School Age, and Early Support programs. Core responsibilities include:

• Developing intervention strategies to address disruptive or unsafe behaviours
• Delivering individual and group programming
• Facilitating the development of self-help, play, social, and cognitive/academic skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Completing comprehensive psychological assessments (i.e., cognitive, academic, achievement, and diagnostic assessments); training can be provided
• Conducting ongoing training for parents, agency staff, and others regarding the principles, rationale, and strategies necessary to address specific behavioural and developmental concerns
• Supervising or mentoring Behavioural Consultants in their work

The role involves work in diverse settings (family homes, community locations, SASS preschool, and our Out of Home Living Program) and requires flexible hours (e.g., daytimes, after-school, some evenings). Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Qualifications:

• A. or MSc or PhD in Psychology
• Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists
• Clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check
• First Aide and CPR certification
• Understanding of Natural Developmental Behavioural Intervention
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with persons with autism spectrum disorders or neurodiversity

Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) is an Alberta-based registered charitable organization providing comprehensive educational and consulting services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.