The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization that has been actively serving newcomers and low-income Calgarians since 1988. TIES' primary goal is to provide immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to feel belonging in their new community. To provide high-quality, innovative language education, economic empowerment support, and holistic services for newcomers and Canadians in need, along with community-based research that benefits the broader community.

We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change.

Job Type: Contract Department: Mental Health and Family Wellbeing M anager, Mental Health and Family Wellbeing Summary of Role Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Family Wellbeing, the Mental Health Counsellor provides short-term mental health counselling, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions to vulnerable Calgarians accessing the Healthy Minds program. The Counsellor supports clients in building resilience, improving coping skills, and enhancing emotional well-being while facilitating access to appropriate community resources and services. The Counsellor is expected to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centered services, empowering clients to better manage stress, life transitions, and mental health concerns.

Healthy

Minds is intended to address immediate and mid-term mental health needs. Long-term or maintenance therapy for persistent and complex mental health conditions falls outside the scope of the Healthy Minds program. Provide virtual, telephone, and/or in-person individual, family, and group counselling services aimed at improving client well-being and resilience.

Conduct intake screening, and service planning to determine client needs and program suitability. Provide short-term counselling and psychoeducational support using evidence-informed therapeutic approaches. Assess client risk and safety concerns and implement appropriate intervention, referral,



or crisis response measures as required.

Facilitate mental health, wellness, and psychoeducational workshops and presentations as requested by the program. Make appropriate referrals to community services, specialized mental health supports, and other resources based on client needs. Participate in case consultations, clinical supervision, and clinical practice meetings as required.

Maintain professional, ethical, and legal standards established by the applicable regulatory or professional body. Comply with all Healthy Minds program policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and practice standards. Advanced counselling and therapeutic intervention skills supported by graduate-level training.

Strong case conceptualization, and treatment planning abilities. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and awareness of barriers that may impact access to mental health services. Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to risk, crisis, and safety concerns.

Knowledge of community resources and referral pathways to support client needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual service delivery platforms. Master's degree in Counselling Psychology , Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work, or a related mental health discipline with a counselling and/or therapy specialization. Current registration, licensure, or certification in good standing with the applicable regulatory or professional body authorized to practice counselling and/or psychotherapy in Alberta.

Minimum of 2 years of experience providing counselling, psychotherapy, or mental health support services.





Experience providing individual, family, and/or group counselling services.

Experience working with culturally diverse populations, including newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable individuals.

Experience conducting mental health case formulation, treatment planning, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and community referrals. Ability to provide counselling services in Ukrainian is preferred. Current professional liability insurance and ability to maintain coverage throughout the contract period.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other virtual service delivery platforms. Contractors are expected to provide a minimum number of service hours annually, as agreed upon in advance. Participation in a minimum of three clinical practice meetings during the contract period is required.

Participation in supervision, case consultation, and professional development activities may be required as determined by program needs.

What We Offer Your wellbeing matters here. TIES offers a comprehensive total rewards program that supports your health, balance, and professional growth, including: Competitive salary and a focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, and employer matched RRSP contributions Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Programs Work life balance, including paid vacation, personal days, and paid statutory holidays Supportive work workplace, staff celebrations with training and development opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status. The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

📌 Counsellor-Contract Position (Calgary)
🏢 The Immigrant Education Society
📍 Calgary