Cornerstone Counselling is a faith-based not-for-profit mental health services agency dedicated to reducing barriers to mental health services for underserved populations. We are committed to clinical excellence and provide client-centred, evidence-based mental health support to individuals, children, families, and communities. Guided by values of Inclusion, Agility, Integrity, and Compassion, every role at Cornerstone contributes to our mission of affordable, accessible support that recognizes the equal worth and dignity of every person. As an inclusive organization, we welcome clients and community members of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.

Position Summary
The Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all clinical programs and services. This role is critical to Cornerstone’s mission to offer accessible services that promote mental, emotional, and relational wellness, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical, evidence-informed mental health services while supervising and developing a team of supervisors, therapists, and clinical support staff. The Clinical Director works closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership to align clinical service delivery with the agency's mission, funding requirements, and community needs.

The Clinical Director plays a key part in affirming, animating, and regenerating Cornerstone's faith-based mission and values, available on our website. The Clinical Director will also provide services to 8- 12 clients a week to maintain registration and stay current in their role of mentoring other clinicians.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Quality Assurance

Provide clinical oversight and direction for all counselling and therapeutic programs

Establish and maintain clinical standards, policies, and best-practice protocols consistent with regulatory and professional bodies

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, ethical guidelines, and accreditation requirements

Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives

Manage clinical risk, including crisis response protocols and high-risk case consultation

Staff Supervision & Development

Provide clinical supervision to counsellors, therapists, and clinical interns/practicum students

Recruit, onboard, and evaluate clinical staff

Develop and deliver ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Foster a supportive, collaborative team culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing

Conduct regular case consultations and clinical team meetings

Program Development & Evaluation

Design, implement,



and evaluate clinical programs in response to community needs and funder requirements

Collaborate with the Executive Director on program planning, grant proposals, and funder reporting

Track and report on clinical service metrics, outcomes, and client satisfaction

Identify emerging service gaps and recommend new program development

Organizational Leadership

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to overall agency strategy

Represent the agency's clinical perspective in external partnerships, community collaborations, and stakeholder relationships

Support policy development related to client care, intake, and service delivery in collaboration with other managers

Participate in budget planning for clinical programs and staffing

Represent Cornerstone externally on clinical matters, including with regulatory bodies, referral partners, funders, and the community, in line with positions agreed upon with the Executive Director

Qualifications:
Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related mental health discipline

Current registration/licensure in good standing with the relevant professional regulatory body

Experience

Minimum 5 years of direct clinical practice experience offering mental health services to diverse client populations

Minimum 2 years in a clinical supervisory or leadership role that includes:

building a supportive work environment that engages a diverse group of mental health professionals and encourages teamwork, trust, and collaboration

hiring, coaching, and supporting team members

Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care

Strong understanding of ethical decision making, confidentiality, and client care and risk management

Training in clinical supervision requirements

Experience working within a not-for-profit or community-based service environment (preferred)

Familiarity with funder reporting requirements and outcome measurement frameworks (preferred)

Core Competencies:
Clinical:

Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, high risk-assessment capabilities, and an ethical decision-making framework

Evaluate clinical work effectively while offering constructive coaching, feedback, and correction





Deploy strong crisis management skills in high-pressure situations

Understand the needs of complex clients from diverse backgrounds

Research and develop innovative programs to meet evolving community needs

Maintain current understanding of innovative practice trends and able to offer guidance to clinicians in a changing environment

Leadership

Exhibit excellent leadership, mentorship, and qualified communication skills

Offer coaching to clinicians and give feedback and correction when needed

Foster a professional environment that promotes trust, curiosity, growth, and excellence

Supervise and mentor practicum students, clinical trainees, and interns effectively

Develop policy to guide clinical practice and strategic decision making

Think from a systems perspective to evaluate broad organizational impacts

Leverage a strong understanding of the mental health sector

Build forward looking strategies that will improve services and enable agency expansion

Execute initiatives with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact programming

Define clear measures that drive clinical outcomes

Develop monitor and manage budgets

Demonstrate a deep understanding of community-based mental health frameworks

Maintain a current understanding of mental health trends to design programs that meet the needs of diverse population

Communication

Strong articulate communicator with strong presentation skills and clear, concise writing skills

Facilitate meetings effectively to build consensus, resolve tension, and foster inclusion

Broker differences and navigate conflict constructively.

Lead with an affiliative, relational, and deeply collaborative approach

Build strong relationships with the community, referral partners, other not-for-profits, clients, and staff.

Involves other stakeholders to build consensus

Demonstrate cultural humility and commitment serving diverse populations, disadvantaged clients, and individuals from all backgrounds

Exhibit high energy, enthusiasm, and a strong willingness to learn and grow

Maintain a commitment to Cornerstone’s mission, vision, values, statement of faith

Build strong currency, trust, and alignment with the current clinical staff

Possess salary expectations aligned with the non-profit sector

Maintain immediate or reasonable availability to commit to full-time hours

Working Conditions
1 FTE. 40 hours a week

Cornerstone Counselling thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Clinical Director (Alberta)
🏢 Cornerstone Counselling
📍 Alberta