Psychologist

Creative Abilities Therapy Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 68,655,000 - 137,410,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Psychologist to provide individualized psychological services to children and families. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting emotional well-being and development across home, community, and virtual settings in Calgary and surrounding areas.

The role involves assessments, interventions, consultations, and collaboration with families and service teams to create tailored plans aligned with each child’s strengths and

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education in Psychology meeting Alberta practice requirements.
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
• Current professional liability insurance.
• Experience or interest in working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child development, emotional regulation, behaviour, and mental health.
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention, and consultation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, observations, and interviews.
• Develop individualized goals, recommendations, and intervention strategies.
• Provide psychological intervention and family support.
• Support emotional regulation and mental health needs.
• Consult with parents and caregivers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention

Consultation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate-level psychology education

CAP registration

Liability insurance

Job description

Hours: Approximately 15–30 hours/week, based on caseload, referrals, and availability

Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychologist to provide individualized psychological services to children and families.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with families, clinicians, consultants, and support professionals to support children’s emotional well-being, behaviour, coping skills, development, and participation in everyday life.

Our services are family-centred, individualized, and provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings throughout Calgary and surrounding communities.

About the Role

The Psychologist provides psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, recommendations, and family support based on each child’s strengths, needs, goals, and service plan.

Depending on the child and service arrangement, areas of support may include:

• Emotional regulation
• Anxiety, worry, and stress
• Behavioural and emotional concerns
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Social and relationship skills
• Problem-solving
• Mental health and emotional well-being
• Parent and caregiver strategies
• Consultation with multidisciplinary service teams

Key Responsibilities

As a Psychologist with CATS, responsibilities may include:

• Conducting appropriate psychological assessments, observations, and clinical interviews
• Identifying strengths, needs, and areas for support
• Developing individualized goals, recommendations, and intervention strategies
• Providing psychological intervention and therapeutic support
• Supporting emotional regulation, coping, behaviour, and mental health needs
• Providing consultation and practical strategies to parents and caregivers
• Completing required clinical documentation, reports, and progress updates
• Participating in service planning and multidisciplinary team meetings when required
• Collaborating with clinicians, consultants, aides, and other service providers
• Communicating professionally with families and appropriate members of the child’s support team
• Providing consultation and guidance to Behavioural & Developmental Aides when appropriate
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Practising in accordance with applicable professional, ethical, and regulatory standards

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Depending on the child’s approved services and needs, you may collaborate with:

• Occupational Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Physiotherapists
• Behavioural Consultants
• Behavioural & Developmental Aides
• Clinical Coordinators
• Other professionals involved in the child’s support

Our team values open communication, shared planning, and collaboration to support consistency across goals, services, and everyday environments.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Graduate-level education in Psychology that meets the requirements for professional practice in Alberta
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
• Current professional liability insurance
• Experience or interest in working with children and families
• Knowledge of child development, emotional regulation, behaviour, and mental health
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention, and consultation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to individualized, family-centred, evidence-based, and ethical practice

Experience supporting children with developmental, behavioural, emotional, or complex needs is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive Contract Rates
• Starting at $63.94/hour, with compensation based on the services provided.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Set your availability based on your schedule, preferred caseload, and service availability.
• Flexible Caseload
• Caseloads are based on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and your availability.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Consultants, Behavioural & Developmental Aides, Clinical Coordinators, and other professionals.
• Administrative Support
• Receive administrative support related to service coordination, documentation processes, scheduling, and other operational needs.
• Professional Development
• Access workshops, shared resources, learning opportunities, and professional development opportunities when available.
• Flexible Service Delivery
• Depending on the child’s needs and service arrangement, services may be provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings.

FSCD Services

Psychologists may support children and families receiving services through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Depending on the child’s approved services, Psychologists may participate in:

• Behavioural and Developmental Support (BDS)
• Specialized Services (SS)
• Service planning and goal development
• Consultation with families and service teams
• Progress monitoring and documentation
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Guidance and recommendations for Behavioural & Developmental Aides

Psychologists working within FSCD-funded services are expected to complete documentation, planning, and reporting requirements associated with the child’s approved services.

This position is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not an employee position.

Contractors maintain flexibility in their availability and caseload. Hours may vary depending on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and contractor availability and are not guaranteed.

Details regarding contractor responsibilities, compensation, documentation, indirect activities, cancellations, service locations, safety procedures, and other policies are reviewed during the Contract Review and Orientation process.