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. 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.

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 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 Develop and deliver ongoing training and professional development opportunities Foster a supportive, team-oriented team culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing 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 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 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 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 Minimum 5 years of direct clinical practice experience offering mental health services to diverse client populations 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 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) 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 Research and develop innovative programs to meet evolving community needs Offer coaching to clinicians and give feedback and correction when needed Supervise and mentor practicum students, clinical trainees, and interns effectively Develop policy to guide clinical practice and strategic decision making Leverage a strong understanding of the mental health sector Execute initiatives with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact programming 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 Strong articulate communicator with solid presentation skills and clear, concise writing skills Facilitate meetings effectively to build consensus, resolve tension, and foster inclusion Build solid relationships with the community, referral partners, other not-for-profits, clients, and staff. Maintain immediate or reasonable availability to commit to full-time hours Cornerstone Counselling thanks all applicants for their interest;

📌 Clinical Director - Remote (Edmonton)
🏢 Cornerstone Counselling
📍 Edmonton