Psychologist I

Recovery Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta's Red Deer Protective Safe House is seeking a Registered Psychologist I to provide assessment, intervention, supervision, and consultation for youth in an involuntary withdrawal management and treatment setting. The role also offers clinical leadership within the Allied Health team.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver trauma‑informed, culturally safe interventions, supervise psychometrists and students, and collaborate with provincial youth addiction services to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited university program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
• Minimum of two years with youth and families.
• Experience with psychological assessments and testing.
• Competency in formal assessment as part of CAP requirements.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions to youth and families.
• Experience in clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, supervision, and consultation for youth in withdrawal management and treatment.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise psychometrists, provisional psychologists, and psychology students.
• Collaborate with provincial youth addiction services to support quality improvement and practice consistency.
• Implement and review measurement-based care across programs; ensure fidelity and reliability at each site.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural humility

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

The Red Deer Protective Safe House is seeking a Registered Psychologist to provide assessment, intervention, supervision, and consultation for youth admitted to an involuntary withdrawal management and treatment facility. This role also offers clinical leadership and supervision to the Allied Health team.If you are passionate about supporting youth through evidence‑based psychological care, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people and their families while contributing to a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional care.As a Psychologist I, you will complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including formal testing, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will deliver trauma‑informed, culturally safe interventions; offer consultation to multidisciplinary teams; and support ethical, evidence‑informed, client‑centered care tailored to each youth’s needs.Beyond direct clinical service, this role includes providing supervision, mentorship, and clinical guidance to Allied Health staff, fostering professional growth and best practices in service delivery.The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and self‑care. They are adaptable, innovative, and able to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment. Strong ethical practice, cultural humility, professionalism, and excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.This position also collaborates provincially with youth addiction services colleagues to support quality improvement, consistency in practice, and ongoing skill development. Responsibilities include implementing and reviewing measurement‑based care across programs and ensuring fidelity and reliability of measurement at each site.

Description:

As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as educational activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practices and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consult and collaborate with teams and community services.Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.

• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Red Deer Protective Safe House
• Primary Location: The Protective Safe House
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2027
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-JAN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $50.29
• Maximum Salary: $66.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Psychologist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Red Deer Protective Safe House
• Primary Location: The Protective Safe House
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2027
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $50.29
• Maximum Salary: $66.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program.Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth and families.Experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological testing. Formal assessment competency is required to be declared as part of your competencies with the College of Alberta Psychologists.Demonstrated skill in delivering evidence-based interventions to youth and families.Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with youth and families in mental health and addiction settings.Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and trauma-informed care environments.Knowledge of culturally safe and inclusive practices when working with diverse populations.Experience working within an inpatient treatment environment is considered an asset.

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