Company Description Shepherd Counselling focuses on supporting individuals in areas such as career, education, relationships, and lifestyle. The practice offers present-focused, active, and creative counselling approaches tailored to the needs of youth and adults. Services are designed to help clients navigate life transitions, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for personal growth.

Shepherd

Counselling provides a collaborative and respectful environment where clients can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.

Role Description The Counsellor/Psychologist will provide individual counselling services to youth and adults in the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area in a full-time, on-site capacity. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-informed therapeutic interventions. The role involves maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records, monitoring client progress, and adjusting interventions as needed.

The Counsellor/Psychologist will also collaborate with community resources or other professionals when appropriate, participate in case discussions, and contribute to a supportive, client-centered practice environment. Administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and adherence to qualified and ethical standards are integral to this position.

Qualifications





- Formal training in counselling or psychology, with a master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
- Active or eligible registration with a relevant professional college or association (e.g., Registered Psychologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker) in Alberta.
- Experience providing counselling to youth and adults in areas such as career development, educational planning, relationships, and lifestyle changes.
- Proficiency in evidence-informed therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, solution-focused, narrative, mindfulness-based, or creative/experiential modalities).
- Strong skills in intake assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse clients.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain thorough, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Comfort working in an on-site setting, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and trauma-informed, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory care.
- Experience collaborating with schools, community organizations, or healthcare providers is an asset.
- Availability to work full time, with flexibility for client scheduling as required.

📌 Mental Health Therapist (Calgary)
🏢 Shepherd Counselling
📍 Calgary