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
1. 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
2. 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
3. Indirect Client & Program Support
- Participate in case consultations and integrated service meetings
- Provide referrals and follow-ups with external providers
- 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 professional 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)