Action For Healthy Communities

Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta (AHC) is seeking qualified Mental Health Service Providers to deliver short-term, culturally responsive, trauma-informed counselling services through its Mental Health Clinic.

About AHC

AHC is a provincial non-profit organization established in 1995, dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing and resilience of diverse communities across Alberta through settlement, community development, education, and health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Client Services

Conduct intake-informed assessments and develop service plans with clients

Deliver short-term individual counselling (typically 4+ sessions per client)

Support client engagement and completion of treatment goals

Identify needs for referral to external services where appropriate

2. Group & Psychoeducational Services

Design and facilitate group sessions and workshops

Incorporate culturally responsive and creative approaches

Collaborate with AHC leadership on program design and delivery

Provide outcome summaries following group sessions

3. Indirect Client & Program Support

Participate in case consultations and integrated service meetings

Provide referrals and follow-ups with external providers

Develop psychoeducational content (e.g., resources, videos)

Support program coordination and service logistics

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate case notes, service plans, and records in AHC's digital platform

Complete required intake, consent, and risk assessment documentation prior to service delivery

Upload documentation within required timelines

Submit monthly non-identifying service reports

Ensure compliance with Alberta privacy legislation and professional standards

Service Delivery Model

Short-term therapy model (typically 60-minute sessions)

Up to approximately 80 sessions depending on referrals and demand

Services delivered:

Virtually via approved platforms

In-person at designated confidential AHC locations

Qualifications & Requirements

Current registration and good standing with a recognized professional regulatory body (e.g., psychologist, clinical social worker, counsellor, therapist)

Professional liability insurance

Experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive services

Preferred Experience

Working with newcomers, refugees, and diverse populations

Providing services in multilingual or interpreted environments

Delivering both individual and group-based mental health supports

AHC Supports:

Referral coordination and client intake

Case management system access and onboarding

Office space (for in-person services)

Administrative support (scheduling, booking)

Interpretation support (where available)

Program leadership and coordination

Contract Details and Compensation

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