Application Deadline
November 24, 2026
About The Role
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.
Key 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.
Requirements
Required 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.
Schedule and Conditions
The 20-hour workweek includes client appointments, documentation, care coordination, circle of care
meetings and required training. Monday evening availability in St. Albert is essential; remaining hours will be
scheduled by mutual agreement for in-person and virtual services and team responsibilities.
Employment is subject to verification of qualifications and registration, satisfactory references, and
satisfactory background screening, including a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector
Search and a clear Child Intervention Record Check, each completed within the last 6 months. Appropriate
professional liability coverage must be maintained.
Supporting Documentation Required
Mandatory Requirements
All of the following must be in place before your start date. Failure to provide valid documentation will affect your ability to begin employment:
- Master of Social Work from a recognized institution
- Current ACSW registration in good standing, a valid practice permit, and clinical designation through
the ACSW Clinical Registry
- 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
- Appropriate professional liability coverage
- Availability for Monday evenings in St. Albert
Job Type
Permanent Part-Time
Salary
$55.78 – $65.33 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Ability to Commute/Relocate
Able to commute for In-Person services
Application Question(s)
What we Offer?
Benefits - Alberta Blue Cross extended health benefits after 90-day probationary period
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
alaina@brightstarrespite.ca
Email subject line: Clinical Social Worker – St. Albert – MSW26-3808C
Language
English
License/Certification
- Master of Social Work from a recognized institution
- Current ACSW registration in good standing, a valid practice permit, and clinical designation through
the ACSW Clinical Registry
- 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
Work Location
St. Albert, Alberta
Application Deadline
November 24, 2026
Expected Start Date
December 7, 2026
Please Email Your Job Application To
Alaina@brightstarrespite.ca
