Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker

Aspen Wellness Centre; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Client referrals

Administration support

Office space & wifi

Templates for forms & billing

Jane software storage

Consultation & supervision

Marketing & advertising

Growth opportunity

Flexible scheduling (telehealth)

On-site gym access

Job summary

Aspen Wellness Centre in Edmonton is seeking a Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker to provide trauma-informed therapy in-person and via telehealth. This contractor role offers about 10 hours per week with potential to grow as caseload expands.

The successful clinician will be highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and comfortable treating trauma, grief, anxiety, and related concerns.

Qualifications

• Fully registered as a Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist.
• Experience with trauma-based therapy and grief.
• Able to provide individual, family and/or couples therapy.
• Knowledge of DSM and psychiatric disorders.
• Training/certification in trauma-informed interventions (e.g., EMDR, ART, EFT, ACT, TF-CBT).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual therapy sessions.
• Contractor role ~10 hours per week with potential growth.
• Maintain client notes, files and billing records.
• Collaborate with Aspen team to ensure high-quality care.
• Offer a free 15-minute screening consult to new clients.
• Invoice monthly for clients seen.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Caseload growth

Trauma-informed care

Education

Registered Psychologist

Registered Clinical Social Worker

Tools

Jane software

Telehealth platforms

Job description

My name is Heather Andrew, and I am the Owner of the Aspen Wellness Centre in Edmonton. Our mission is to provide trauma informed care to our clients, rooted in empathy and compassion.

The Aspen Wellness Centre is conveniently and centrally located in South East Edmonton just off the Whitemud, near Gateway Blvd. This location provides prime access to clients in Edmonton and Sherwood Park.

The current position available is for a Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker who can provide service for in-person and virtual sessions. We are seeking a contractor who is available to work approximately 10 hours per week. As your caseload builds, you have the option to work more hours, but this is not required. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is comfortable operating independently with minimal supervision, highly motivated to grow their caseload and provide an excellent standard of care.

Your email is welcomed- let's connect!

Warmly,

Heather

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Who we are looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker with specialized experience treating trauma and grief, and other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, etc. The ideal candidate must have relevant training or certification in trauma informed interventions such as EMDR, ART, EFT, ACT, Grief Recovery Method or Trauma Focused CBT. The clinician must be comfortable and experienced providing mental health therapy for Indigenous populations, and individual youth and adults.

Our Culture

Our team of professionals is here to help clients along their journey of healing and personal growth. We are a team of kind, compassionate individuals who are committed to providing exceptional client care, while also working collaboratively to ensure our team feels welcome and supported.

Compensation

Contractors will be paid a competetitive fee % for each session completed. Rate of compensation is based on relevant experience level and qualifications. Contractors have agency to choose whether they offer sliding scale fees to clients which is compensated at a lower rate, subject to approval by Aspen Wellness Centre.

Location

Our office is located at 101-9622 42 Ave NW, in Whitemud Business Park in South East Edmonton. This location provides easy access to Central, South and East Edmonton as well as Sherwood Park as we are just south of the Whitemud. All our therapy offices have floor to ceiling windows with abundant natural light, and are beautifully furnished with comfortable and modern décor, creating a calm, soothing atmosphere. We are proud that our office space is accessible to wheel chair users and those who are differently abled.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Client referrals
• Administration support for intake, payment and billing
• Office space including reception and waiting area for clients; wifi
• Template packages for all forms, consents, billing, etc.
• Secure Electronic Storage for all client files (Jane software)
• Individual consultation and supervision as needed
• Marketing and advertising
• Growth opportunity
• Flexible scheduling, including ability to work remotely for Phone/Telehealth clients
• Free access to the Fitness Room/Gym on site

What do you bring to the table?

• You are a fully Registered Psychologist or Registered Clinical Social Worker.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Mental Health Therapist.
• Able to provide evidence-based individual (youth or adult), family and/or couples therapy.
• Previous experience working with trauma-based therapy, and an understanding of attachment and process-based methodologies.
• Knowledge of the DSM and psychiatric disorders.
• Awareness of outside community resources.
• Ongoing professional development, on top of current research and methodologies.
• The individual is extremely organized, detail-orientated, positive, and able to function as an independent contractor and part of a small team.
• Exceptional client care with minimal response times.
• Maintain professional liability insurance and registration requirements annually.
• Your own management of files, note keeping and client information.
• All materials and storage associated with modalities you practice (books, worksheets, etc.)
• Your own device to be used for electronic file documentation, and for telehealth services (phone or video sessions).
• Providing a possible free 15-minute consultation to new clients (unpaid), to determine fit and further assessment; meant to be a screening and protection for clients and the therapist.
• Notes, correspondence, and admin time.
• Tracking and sending in monthly invoice which determine clients seen and amount paid out at the end of each month.
• Your own accounting and management of bookkeeping and taxes.
• Priority will be given to applicants with training and/or certification with one or more of the following interventions:
• EMDR
• ART
• ACT
• Trauma Focused CBT
• Grief Recovery Method
• Gottman Method
• Emotionally Focused Therapy

Learn more about us:

Visit our website at www.aspenwellnesscentre.ca

Follow us on social media:

www.instagram.com/theaspenwellnesscentre