Play Therapist
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JOB TITLE: Play Therapist
LOCATION: Onsite, CUPS – 1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary,
REPORTS TO: Manager, Family and Child Development Centre
SCHEDULE: Full-time, Mon to Fri, 8:00 am-4:00pm
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
Play Therapist
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
Your Impact
CUPS Play Therapist is responsible for providing play therapy interventions for CUPS child clients and children referred to through the Calgary City Centre Family Resource Network. As a Play Therapist, you will provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to children ages 3-12, supporting their emotional, social, and developmental well-being. Working closely with caregivers, internal teams, and external partners, you will help create a safe space for children to express themselves through play and develop coping strategies for life’s challenges.
CUPS Play Therapist works as part of the Family and Child Development Department multi-disciplinary team supporting and executing holistic care plans for each child to enhance psycho-emotional, educational and social success. As part of a multidisciplinary team CUPS Play Therapist will case consult and collaborate with FCDC team members, and CUPS colleagues across the agency engage with the child’s care givers to assist in building effective and timely wrap around supports.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Therapeutic Support: Conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide play therapy interventions within a 24-session model.
- Collaborate for Success: Work as part of CUPS’ multidisciplinary team to ensure wraparound supports for children and families, including warm referrals to internal and external services.
- Empower Caregivers: Educate and guide parents/guardians throughout their child’s therapy journey, ensuring a collaborative and supportive approach.
- Create Safe Spaces: Establish an environment where children can explore and heal through play in a trauma-informed setting.
- Champion Integrated Care: Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance CUPS’ holistic approach to care.
Qualifications & Skills
- Certified Play Therapist (CPT) or Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- 2-3 years’ experience working with children aged 3-12
- Exemplary knowledge of child development, brain science, and trauma-informed care
- Experience supporting families who have experienced trauma and navigating systemic barriers
- Demonstrated ability to coach, problem-solve, and collaborate across teams
- Strong computer literacy and documentation skills
- Outstanding record on the protection of all matters of confidentiality
Why Join CUPS?
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a passionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to holistic care.
- Professional Growth: Work in a setting that encourages learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Employment Requirements
- Criminal Record and Child Intervention Check
- Registration in good standing with professional college
- If clinical supervision is required, it must be secured externally
Work Environment
- Combination of individual and team based work
- Times of extended hours of sitting
- Exposure to escalated guests, traumatic incidents and vicarious trauma
If you’re ready to use your expertise in play therapy to create change and empower families, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply today on Indeed with your resume and a cover letter or brief description of your interest in CUPS. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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