About BrightStar Respite

BrightStar Respite (BSR) is a licensed, CARF-accredited residential and community service provider dedicated to supporting children and youth with complex needs. We operate under Bill C-92 principles and work collaboratively with Delegated First Nations Agency (DFNA) bands and Child and Family Services (CFS). Our approach centres on stability, cultural connection, and advocating for the full participation of every young person in their home, school, and community.

Summary

BrightStar Respite is seeking an experienced Clinical Social Worker to provide therapy to adolescents and young people across a range of clinical needs. This role also supports siblings of children with severe disabilities, helping them explore their experiences and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working therapeutically with young people and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

- Complete psychosocial assessments and develop, review and evaluate treatment plans collaboratively with youth and, where appropriate, parents or caregivers.
- Provide individual therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation and substance use, using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed approaches.
- Provide therapeutic support to siblings of children with severe disabilities, including support with family stress, grief, identity, boundaries and coping skills.
- Offer family sessions, caregiver consultation, psychoeducation and group support as appropriate to client needs and program services.
- Assess suicide risk, self-harm and other safety concerns; develop collaborative safety plans and arrange referrals or escalation when needed.
- Attend circle of care meetings and coordinate care with Child and Youth Care Professionals,



psychologists, nurses, educators and other involved professionals.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in Jane, including assessments, consent, treatment plans, progress notes and relevant correspondence.
- Explain confidentiality and its limits, obtain and document appropriate consent, and support meaningful youth participation in care decisions.
- Use approved AI tools ethically, protect client information, verify outputs and retain responsibility for clinical decisions and documentation.
- Participate in clinical consultation, professional development, required training and program improvement activities.

Qualifications

- Master of Social Work from a recognized institution.
- Current registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), a valid practice permit and clinical designation through the ACSW Clinical Registry.
- Individual authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions where required by assigned clinical duties.
- Extensive recent experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents, including youth with complex mental health and/or substance use concerns.
- Demonstrated competence in adolescent development, therapeutic engagement, family systems, risk assessment and safety planning.
- Training and applied experience in relevant approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy skills and motivational interviewing.
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous culture, history and traditions,



and the ability to provide culturally responsive care to Indigenous youth and families.
- Ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive and strengths-based care.
- Ability to deliver effective in-person and virtual therapy while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Proficiency with Jane, or a comparable electronic clinical record system with the ability to learn Jane promptly.
- Proficiency in the ethical use of AI tools, including privacy, accuracy, bias, appropriate consent and professional accountability.
- Strong clinical writing, communication, organization and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Availability for 20 hours per week, including in-person appointments in St. Albert on Monday evenings.
- Clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, completed within the last 6 months.
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check, completed within the last 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

- Five or more years of relevant clinical experience, including substantial experience supporting adolescents.
- Experience supporting siblings of children with disabilities, culturally diverse families and youth involved with child and family services.
- Additional training in adolescent addictions, family therapy, group facilitation or trauma treatment, and familiarity with Alberta community resources.

How to Apply? Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send their résumé and cover letter to:

Alaina Chovnyk

Respite Support Services Supervisor – Northern Alberta [email protected]

Email subject line: Clinical Social Worker – St. Albert – MSW26-3808C

Pay: $55.78-$65.33 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Advantages

- Extended health care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Albert, AB

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