Psychologist / Clinical Social Worker

**Firefly Counselling and Consulting - Psychologist / Registered Clinical Social Worker - Sherwood Park**

Firefly Counselling and Consulting is looking for a Registered Psychologist, Registered Clinical Social Worker, or Provisional Psychologist to work with adults. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in working with couples and individuals. Firefly Counselling is known for its couples therapy work, and we are looking to add to our team to meet client demand in this area. This is a part-time position or full-time depending on clinician desire and retention rates. Our clients seek out clinicians who can offer a mix of daytime, evening and weekend availability.

Additional areas of treatment request in our client base also include: depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, communication issues, workplace difficulties, life choices, managing personal illness and or illness in parents, partners, and children, and general stress.

We are seeking a psychologist/registered clinical social worker who has training in (or willingness to actively seek training and supervision in) one or more of these therapeutic approaches:

- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnosis
- Motivational Interviewing
- Other Research Based Therapeutic Approaches

Firefly Counselling is a recognized mental health service provider for First Nations Non-Insured Health Benefits / Residential Schools Program programs. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate experience working with First Nations populations.

While Firefly Counselling offers therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, we are particularly noted for our work on couples counselling / communication, trauma, anxiety, stress and addictions. If you have an interest in these areas, or believe you have training or interest in a complimentary treatment area you may be a good match for this position.

We are always looking for clinicians who can bring new skills and treatment options into our practice. If you are interested in working in area not listed above, please let us know in your cover letter.

**Firefly Counselling offers**:

- An active, growing practice
- Fully furnished offices with picture windows overlooking a green space
- We provide all the marketing / clients, office supplies, and supportive technology (e.g. tappers for EMDR
- State of the art online booking system with client reminder features
- Access to a comprehensive set of psychometric tools for clinicians interested in psychometric assessment
- The clinician may use electronic or written notes based on their preference
- Firefly may market to build an additional client base of clinical interest to you
- The support of clinical colleagues each with 15+ years of practice experience
- Competitive reimbursement

**Clinician Requirements**:

- In good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists as a Registered Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist/ or with the Alberta College of Social Workers as a Registered Clinical Social Worker
- Two or more years of direct experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Must carry $5 million in professional liability insurance
- Three references with two from established clinicians who have observed your work

**Clinician Attributes**:

- Demonstrated ability to provide client focused service and care
- Ability to maintain a generalist caseload
- Demonstrated competence in maintaining up to date notes
- Professional production of requested third party payor reports in a timely manner
- Actively engaging in clinical practice continuing education
- Ability to work independently and with other clinicians as needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in standard computing skills and software (i.e. M.S. Office)
- Takes ownership of their actions and decisions
- Willingness to work a range of hours in order to build a caseload

Firefly Counselling and Consulting offers services to clients from all walks of life. We work with individuals from a variety of orientations, socio-economic statuses, secular / faith based, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We expect our clinicians and clients to treat each other with respect and courtesy at all times.

There may be a therapy dog onsite, and some clients bring certified assistance dogs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $60.00-$132.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 30 per week

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $60.00-$130.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Able to easily and reliably commute to our Sherwood Park office

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- On CAP (academic credentials app