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About the role

  • Part-time registered psychologist delivering short-term mental health treatment through Calgary primary-care teams. Providing assessments, crisis support, and digital consultations for diverse patient needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, quality mental health treatment to patients in a primary care setting
  • Participate as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team supporting the Patient’s Medical Home model
  • Address mental health concerns through early identification, quick resolution, long-term prevention, and health promotion
  • Intake physician referrals for patient assessment
  • Provide short-term patient care through 30- to 50-minute consultations
  • Deliver care through digital health technologies, including telephone and video
  • Screen patients for risk to self and others
  • Provide crisis management, intervention, and planning
  • Collaborate with physicians and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care
  • Support patients presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, stress-somatization responses, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, chronic disease self-management needs, occupational problems, relationship difficulties, bereavement, substance abuse, and elderly/caregiver needs

Requirements

  • Master’s level degree in psychology from an accredited university, recognized as sufficient for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
  • Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in good standing, with full registration required by the start date
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience providing care through digital health technologies, such as telephone and video
  • Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience independently assessing patients with mental health conditions to determine care and treatment options
  • Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
  • Experience in and/or willingness to learn platforms such as Pomelo and digital health
  • Clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check required to start
  • Must be located within the Calgary Zone or surrounding area
  • Additional certifications in mental health and chronic disease management are an asset
  • Professional education related to quality improvement in the workplace and on teams is an asset
  • 2–4 years’ clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset
  • Previous experience in patient teaching and successful quality improvement initiatives is an asset

Benefits

  • Employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits
  • Health spending/wellness account
  • Eligibility to contribute to group RRSP plan and receive an employer match
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous vacation and personal time off allowances
  • Education days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe and supportive work environment
  • Workplace accommodations available upon request

Job title

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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