Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta (AHC) is seeking qualified Mental Health Service Providers to deliver short-term, culturally responsive, trauma-informed counselling services through its Mental Health Clinic.

About AHC

AHC is a provincial non-profit organization established in 1995, dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing and resilience of diverse communities across Alberta through settlement, community development, education, and health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Direct Client Services

· Conduct intake-informed assessments and develop service plans with clients

· Deliver short-term individual counselling (typically 4+ sessions per client)

· Support client engagement and completion of treatment goals

· Identify needs for referral to external services where appropriate

- Group & Psychoeducational Services

· Design and facilitate group sessions and workshops

· Incorporate culturally responsive and creative approaches

· Collaborate with AHC leadership on program design and delivery

· Provide outcome summaries following group sessions

- Indirect Client & Program Support

· Participate in case consultations and integrated service meetings

· Provide referrals and follow-ups with external providers

· Develop psychoeducational content (e.g., resources, videos)

· Support program coordination and service logistics

Documentation & Reporting

· Maintain accurate case notes, service plans, and records in AHC’s digital platform

· Complete required intake, consent,



and risk assessment documentation prior to service delivery

· Upload documentation within required timelines

· Submit monthly non-identifying service reports

· Ensure compliance with Alberta privacy legislation and skilled standards

Service Delivery Model

· Short-term therapy model (typically 60-minute sessions)

· Up to approximately 80 sessions depending on referrals and demand

· Services delivered:

· Virtually via approved platforms

· In-person at designated confidential AHC locations

Qualifications & Requirements

· Current registration and good standing with a recognized professional regulatory body (e.g., psychologist, clinical social worker, counsellor, therapist)

· Professional liability insurance

· Experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive services

· Preferred Experience

· Working with newcomers, refugees, and diverse populations

· Providing services in multilingual or interpreted environments

· Delivering both individual and group-based mental health supports

AHC Supports

· Referral coordination and client intake

· Case management system access and onboarding

· Office space (for in-person services)

· Administrative support (scheduling, booking)

· Interpretation support (where available)

· Program leadership and coordination

Contract Details and Compensation

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📌 Request For Proposal - Mental Health Service Provider (Independent Contractor) (Edmonton)
🏢 Action for Healthy Communities
📍 Edmonton