Calgary Police Service - Registered Mental Health Clinician

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Registered Mental Health Clinician, you will provide psychological services including but not limited to assessment and psychotherapy treatment for employees and family members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Primary duties include: • Assess and treat clients with various presenting issues and psychological profiles, which may include workplace stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood and anxiety disorders, relationship challenges, and/or substance use and addiction concerns. • Communicate with clinical teams and when appropriate external agencies such as the Worker¿s Compensation Board and external therapists. • Provide leadership and support in organizational wellness activities. • Deliver education sessions to employees, clients, and to public audiences. Working Conditions: This position works standby duties on a regular rotation.

• Qualifications
• A master's degree in Psychology and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a mental health environment.

• Must be registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and in good standing with authorization to provide diagnosis and treatment in Alberta.

• Experience with the delivery of evidence-based therapy (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is required.

• Experience with the delivery of evidence-based trauma therapy (i.e. Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is required.

• Therapy experience working with first responders is an asset.

• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

• Pre-employment Requirements
• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

• Position and Pay Information
• Business Unit: Calgary Police Services
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent
• Compensation: Pay Grade 15 $56.13 - 75.09 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 5111 47 Street N.E.
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 15, 2026
• Job ID: 315427