Psychosocial Rehab Assistant

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Assistant to support therapeutic programming for children and adolescents in an inpatient/day treatment setting at Alberta Children's Hospital. You will help plan and facilitate psychosocial and recreational activities, document daily sessions, and contribute to a safe, tailored environment guided by a Clinical Supervisor.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead morning psychoeducational groups, support lagging skills like

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or a Bachelor's in Psychology.
• Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics.
• Knowledge of attachment theory and trauma-informed care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and evaluate psychosocial and recreational group sessions.
• Record patient information and session notes accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to tailor activities.
• Maintain supplies and adapt content to patient needs.

Skills

Group facilitation

Engagement

Group process

Group dynamics

Group management

Education

Diploma in Social Work or Child & Youth Care

Bachelor's in Psychology

Job description

Are you a passionate, creative, and observant professional eager to make a transformative impact on the lives of children and youth in a specialized clinical setting? We are seeking a dynamic Group Programmer to join the Alberta Children's Mental Health Patient Care Unit (ACH MHPCU), where you will be a cornerstone of our therapeutic programming. In this intentional and rewarding role, you will plan and facilitate psychosocial and recreational activities that support patients' recovery journeys. Your day will be structured around therapeutic excellence, beginning with gathering key patient information, including diagnosis, behavioral triggers, and effective interventions, to ensure every group session is safe, inclusive, and tailored to individual needs. You will lead morning psychoeducational groups targeting lagging skills such as communication, flexible thinking, and emotional regulation, using movement based activities and sports to activate gross motor skills and build social confidence. You will also facilitate "Me Time" to provide purposeful choices and lead early evening "Leisure" sessions focused on grounding techniques to prepare patients for family engagement. Your documentation skills will be critical as you record daily activities and group dynamics for our two distinct cohorts. You will also help shape the therapeutic environment by maintaining supplies and proposing new content such as Internet safety, goal setting, or hygiene to ensure programming remains responsive. If you are ready to use your skills to foster resilience and provide meaningful, structured support in a fast paced environment, join us in making a long lasting difference one group session at a time.

Description:

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting therapeutic programming within an inpatient or day treatment mental health program. Under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, you will assist with implementing individual and group treatment plans for children and adolescents admitted to the mental health care unit. Your knowledge of child and adolescent development and therapeutic interventions is essential to providing safe, high-quality patient care.

• Classification: Psychosocial Rehab Assistant
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: MH PCU Clinical Support
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Psychosocial Rehab Assistant
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: MH PCU Clinical Support
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.01
• Maximum Salary: $42.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or a bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience and skilled abilities in group facilitation including planning, engagement, group process, group dynamics, and group management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and application of Attachment Theory. Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care. Knowledge and application of Collaborative Problem Solving. Completion of the Brain Story.

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