Temporary Mental Health Professional

Peace Wapiti Public School Division; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Mental Health Professional to deliver therapeutic interventions to students. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, relevant registration, and experience in counseling within a school system. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and operates within a collaborative team environment to support student mental health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Life Insurance

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent in Human Services Education.
• Registration with Alberta College of Social Workers or College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Experience with small group and individual counseling.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of mental health therapeutic interventions to students.
• Collaboration with Peace Wapiti Wellness team and community partners.
• Risk assessment and service implementation.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Psychosocial Intervention Authorization

Job description

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie / Spirit River region.

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a studentfocused and collaborative invite applications for a Temporary Full Time Mental Health Professional . (This position is effective August 25 2025 to June 24 2026).

Required :

• A degree in Social Work (with Psychosocial Intervention Authorization) or equivalent in the field of Human Services Education (Bachelor level) and experience will be considered
• Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (RSW) or the College of Alberta Psychologists
• A valid Drivers License and competency in driving in remote areas
• Experience with small group and individual counselling
• Experience working with a school system is an asset
• Competency in risk assessment service implementation collaboration and time management
• Desirable attributes include flexibility ability to participate in a team setting strong conflict resolution and effective communication skills

Qualifications :

With a focus on counseling / mental health and wellness we are seeking an experienced social worker or equivalent to join our District level interdisciplinary team. While assigned to specific schools the position will involve the delivery of mental health therapeutic interventions to students who meet the criteria of the scope of school based practice collaborating with the Peace Wapiti Wellness team and community partners that support the mental health of students.

Applications should include :

• Completed ApplytoEducation profile
• Detailed resume
• Three references with current contact information

A current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) dated within the last six months is a condition of employment.

Salary and Hours of Work :

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $58489.40 to $75197.40 annually or $41.78 to $53.71 per hour . This position is 35 hours per week roughly following the school year calendar for a total of 1400 hours per school year. The annual salary is paid over 10 months (September to June) and will be prorated for parttime / partyear assignments.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance Extended Disability Benefit Dental Care Extended Health Care and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780).

PWPSDaccepts applications for all positions online. All applicants both internal and external are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation email and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents please call ApplytoEducation at.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 41 - 53

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