Birdie Counselling is a calm, relationship-forward private practice in NW Calgary supporting children, youth, and families navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Our work is grounded in attachment-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care that prioritizes safety, regulation, and relationship as the foundation for change.
We are seeking a Child & Family Therapist who is passionate about working with young people, values thoughtful collaboration with caregivers, and is drawn to a practice that cares deeply about how therapy feels.
About the Role
As a Child & Family Therapist at Birdie Counselling, you’ll work primarily with children and adolescents, with parent and family sessions integrated as appropriate. Clinicians are supported to practice within their areas of interest and training, with a preference for play-based approaches, emotion regulation, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, attachment work, and/or caregiver support.
This role is well-suited for a clinician who values depth, curiosity, and and who understands that meaningful work with children happens within relationship and over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy to children and youth using developmentally appropriate approaches
- Offer parent and family sessions as clinically appropriate, with an emphasis on respectful, collaborative caregiver support
- Support concerns including anxiety, emotional regulation, ADHD, stress, grief, and trauma
- Maintain timely, thoughtful clinical documentation using JaneApp
- Practice in accordance with ethical standards and professional regulations
- Collaborate with caregivers and, when appropriate, schools or community supports
Schedule & Availability
- Independent contractor role
- Part time to start (10-15 hours/week), with opportunity to grow
- Some after-school, evening, or occasional weekend availability required
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Psychologist, or Provisional Psychologist (external supervision required)
- Experience providing therapy to children and/or youth
- Strong grounding in attachment-based, relational, and trauma-informed care
- Training or interest in play therapy, EMDR, or expressive/creative modalities is an asset
- A warm, grounded, and reflective clinical presence
- Ability to work independently while feeling connected within a small, supportive practice
- Registration with your regulatory body and professional liability insurance required
What Birdie Counselling Offers
- Well equipped child and family-friendly therapy space
- Ongoing referrals and administrative & billing support
- Clinical autonomy with room for creativity and depth
- Opportunities for consultation, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth
How to Apply If you believe therapy with children should feel safe, attuned, and developmentally meaningful and you value relationship and integrity in your work, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter sharing what draws you to Birdie Counselling and your work with children, youth, and families to
[email protected].
Job Type: Part-Time (Independent Contractor)
Work Location: In person & Virtual — Calgary, AB
Start Date: November 2026 * Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until an ideal candidate is found.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $132.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
📌 Child & Family Therapist (Calgary)
🏢 Birdie Counselling
📍 Calgary