Provisional Psychologist at Foothills Academy
Did you recently get your credentials approved by CAP?
Are you looking for predictable client hours in counselling, as well as free clinical supervision?
For more than forty years, Foothills Academy Society in Calgary, AB has offered a specialized school, as well as a wide-range of Community Services for young people with learning and attention issues. We are a Registered Charity, and we have an opening for a Registered Provisional Psychologist to work as a member of our Counselling Psychology team, starting on September 1, 2026. The successful individual will be a valued member of our collaborative team, and would work with clients, families, and colleagues in a collaborative, strengths-based manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Your graduate degree was in Counselling Psychology
- Experience working with children and adolescents, as well as their families
- A self-motivated individual with a strong desire to collaborate with colleagues in order to learn and grow their knowledge and skill-set.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is a two-year commitment, and includes individual and group clinical supervision with Dr. MacMillan. The role is composed of two parts:
1. Provide individual and family counselling services to a caseload of Foothills Academy students with diagnosed Learning Disabilities and comorbid disorders (such as ADHD) in grades 3 – 12, who are referred to counselling for support in relation to a wide-range of issues, including anxiety; depression; social struggles; parent-child conflict; struggles with self-understanding; and LGBTQ journeys. Members of the Counselling Team provide consultation to teaching staff; school administration; and other professionals. This portion of the role is compensated this a monthly stipend (for 32 hrs/week, over 4 days) during the school year (September thru June).
2. There are year-round opportunities to also provide counselling to a caseload of youth, adults, and families from the broader LD/ADHD community on a fee-for-service basis.
Please submit a resume with a cover letter and the names of three professional references to: Dr. Karen MacMillan, R. Psych, Executive co-Director, Foothills Academy Society at counsellingpracticum@foothillsacademy.org