Psychologist II (2026-1292)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Carewest, a Calgary-based leader in exceptional care, seeks a skilled psychologist to join the OSI Clinic. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration to assess and treat veterans, RCMP, and CAF clients with OSI-related conditions.

You will deliver diagnostic assessments, design evidence-based treatment plans, and provide individual and group interventions in a tertiary mental health setting. Registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology from a recognized university program.
• Registration in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Experience with military personnel, veterans, first responders, RCMP, or public safety personnel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic clinical assessments to support disability applications and treatment recommendations.
• Design individualized treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver individual and group evidence-based mental health interventions for OSI-related conditions.
• Provide episodic care within a tertiary mental health services setting.
• Use routine outcome measures (e.g., OQ-45) to assess symptoms and treatment effectiveness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities, clinical goal setting, and program development.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based psychotherapy

PTSD treatment

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Tools

Standardized assessment instruments

Job description

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Part Time
Location: OSI Market Mall, Primary Care Clinics
Hours: 46.50 FTE: 0.60
Shift: Days
Shift Times: 0800-1615
Union: HSAA
Rate of Pay: $60.63 - $80.5
PCN: 10OSI029

Date Competition Closes

November 16, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering assessment and treatment services to clients referred by Veterans' Affairs Canada (VAC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include

• Providing diagnostic clinical assessments to support disability applications and treatment recommendations, including administering and interpreting standardized psychological assessment instruments
• Designing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team based on assessed client needs
• Delivering individual and group evidence-based mental health interventions for diagnosed operational stress injury (OSI) - related conditions. Treatment interventions must align with national and international clinical best practice guidelines
• Providing episodic care within a tertiary mental health services setting
• Utilizing routine outcome monitoring tools, including the OQ-45, to assess symptom severity, functional impairment, and treatment effectiveness
• Working effectively within an interdisciplinary team, including active participation in collaborative consultation, clinical goal setting, program evaluation, and program development activities

Program Summary

Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic – an outpatient clinic funded by Veterans Affairs Canada that supports former and current Canadian Forces members, and members of the RCMP suffering from an Operational Stress Injury who require specialized assessment and treatment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in Psychology from a recognized university program. Doctoral degree preferred
• Registration in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Alberta Psychologists
• Experience working with military personnel, veterans, first responders, RCMP members, or other public safety personnel an asset
• Advanced knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of OSIs, trauma-related disorders, and anxiety and mood disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Proven experience delivering effective individual and group psychotherapy within a structured clinical setting
• Demonstrated competency in psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based psychotherapy

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunisation records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.

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