Clinical Social Worker

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