Permanent, full-time or part-time (0.8-1.0 FTE) Schedule : Monday - Friday, some evenings required Location: Primary Care Network Wellness Centre at #4000, 1800 194 Avenue SE; IT TAKES AN OUTSTANDING TEAM TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CARE. Innovation, accountability, integrity, collaboration and wellness. They provide a foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves.

Our mission is to build healthier communities in south Calgary through the evolution and transformation of primary care in collaboration with our wellness partners. We understand the importance of building collaborative working relationships that support each other while we dare to be innovative in our practice and program. SCPCN Invests In Our Permanent Roles With ~ Competitive starting pay rate commensurate with qualifications, skill set and years of relevant job-related experience. ~100% employer paid health, dental benefits, and employee family assistance program. ~ Generous paid time off program, flexible health spending account, and professional development budget.

We care about the well-being of our team members. connecting at the office and work from home.

We offer the training you need to do your job well. Together with SCPCN and external Medical Home teams, the Mental Health Therapist contributes to a coordinated system of supports and services that delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care. As an integral member of the interprofessional primary care team, the Therapist provides psychosocial assessment, intake, consultation, and counselling services in accordance with professional standards of practice and evidence-based treatment models.

Working collaboratively within the Patient's Medical Home and a stepped care framework, the Therapist partners with patients, families, providers, and community resources to deliver coordinated, inclusive, and culturally responsive care that supports timely access to appropriate services and positive health outcomes Therapy Conduct assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and follow-up in accordance with evidence-based practice, professional standards, and the unique needs, strengths,



and goals of each patient Provide time limited, evidence-based, patient-centred therapy to individuals and couples experiencing psychological, emotional, behavioural or life challenges that require a level of treatment intensity beyond the scope of services typically provided through Primary Care Behavioural Health services within the Medical Home. Collaborate with internal and external Medical Home providers, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, comprehensive care and positive patient outcomes. Facilitate appropriate referrals, transitions, and consultation with specialized mental health, health, social, and community-based services to ensure patients receive the level of care and support required to meet their needs.

Contributes clinical expertise to the identification of patient and population needs and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, Medical Home providers, and community partners to inform the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based group therapy services and related therapeutic programming. Facilitates group therapy interventions, as appropriate, in accordance with evidence-based practice, professional standards, and identified patient needs. Provides occasional facilitation of psychoeducational workshops and educational sessions to support patient, provider, and community learning needs.

Provides education and consultation to physicians, healthcare providers, community partners, and other stakeholders, as required. Support a collaborative working relationship with family physicians and the interprofessional team, through regular case consultation, care coordination, and shared implementation of patient-centered interventions. Participate in relevant professional development activities,



regular individual supervision sessions, group supervision and team meetings with , Clinical Lead, Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager With support from the Clinical Lead and Clinical Supervisor, actively contributes to equitable and timely access to care by proactively managing caseloads, monitoring service demand and capacity, and supporting efficient patient flow across services.

Actively participate in meetings, ongoing program development, evaluation and quality improvement opportunities. Masters degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work. Registered and in good standing with either the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or the Alberta College of Social Workers (with restricted psychosocial intervention authorization or completion of restricted psychosocial intervention application with the ACSW within 6 months of employment).

Preferred minimum of 3-5 years' experience providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to adults, adolescents, and children.

Experience with remote and in-person service delivery.

Experience facilitating individual, couple and group sessions.

Experience in primary care and/or knowledge of primary health care reform and medical home implementation preferred.

What Will Help You

Succeed? Excellent communication, team building and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). Self-motivated and self-directed with a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities. Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to foster team integration throughout the organization. Proficient with computers and technology; Normal office workplace.

We offer a hybrid work environment where staff are welcome to work on-site full-time, with flexibility to work from home on agreed upon days. Staff are required to be on-site 5 days per week during their probationary period. Evening hours required 1-2 times a week. Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle as minimal travel is required.

📌 Adult Mental Health Therapist (Calgary)
🏢 South Calgary Primary Care Network
📍 Calgary