Registered Psychologist
Registered Psychologist
Permanent Part-Time to Full-Time
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Date posted: August 5, 2026
Pay: $52.60-$66.63 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Aspire Child Development Centre (Aspire) is seeking a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and values collaboration, flexibility, and growth. This role focuses primarily on consultation and assessment, with opportunities for direct intervention, serving children in schools and homes throughout Central Alberta.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that respects your life outside of work, we would love to meet you.
About the Role
You will work with children aged 2-18 years, supporting their communication development while partnering closely with families and school teams. This position offers variety, autonomy, and clinical support
Your Role at Aspire
• Support neurodivergent children through consultation, assessment, and intervention
• Build capacity with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Provide support to children to strengthen cognitive, behavioural, learning, social, and mental health skills within home, school, and community contexts
• Develop individual program plans and support implementation
• Provide practical, strength-based strategies to promote child development
• Complete standardized assessments, screening tools, and written reports
• Collaborate with families and educational teams to support identified goals
• Deliver direct therapy when appropriate
Your Strengths and Experience
• Experience working with schools and families to support the development of children’s cognitive, behavioural, learning, social, and mental health skills
• Knowledge of best practices and current research, particularly related to autism spectrum disorder
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic workload
• Willingness to contribute to the growth of the team
• Excellent knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365 and database applications
Qualifications
• Registered psychologist in Alberta, or eligible for registration
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Experience working with neurodivergent children (experience level flexible – mentorship available)
Schedule and Work Environment
• Permanent part-time, with opportunity to grow into full-time
• Flexible Monday to Friday schedule
• Christmas break and spring break off
• Reduced summer hours, with ongoing regular pay
• Aspire operates 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday
Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton – offering the benefits of a smaller city with easy access to major centres.
What We offer
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive onboarding, training and ongoing mentorship
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and a physical therapist
• Paid time off and sick pay
• GroupSource benefits package, including:
o Extended health and dental care
o Life insurance
About Aspire
Aspire is a growing charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing comprehensive child development services in collaboration with families and communities. We are known across Central Alberta for our expertise, compassion, and care in the services we provide.
We believe deeply in supporting our staff through training, growth opportunities, and a culture that values balance and well-being.
We believe in HOPE.
A holistic, optimistic, passionate, and empathetic approach with our staff and families alike.