ABOUT US

Jasper Place Wellness Centre is a leader in community-driven healthcare, known for driving systemic change through innovative projects and bold, people-centered solutions. We influence policy, pilot groundbreaking initiatives, and collaborate directly with the communities we serve to build healthier, more equitable futures.

Our integrated approach combines housing, healthcare, and social enterprise to create lasting impact. Our Community Health Centre operates within a holistic model that addresses physical health, mental wellness, and social well-being as interconnected needs. We deliver comprehensive, team-based care through primary care providers, allied health professionals, and social supports all rooted in dignity, compassion, and person-centered care.

Our mission is clear: meet people where they're at, remove barriers, and build long-term relationships that support better health outcomes. We're building a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to making a real difference in our diverse community's health and wellbeing.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking 2 mental Health Clinician to join our growing practice. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Clinician / Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at a Community Health Centre serving individuals experiencing complex social, mental health, and substance use challenges.

This is a hybrid role based out of the Community Health Centre (CHC), with responsibilities spanning:

- Clinic-based care

- Mobile Integrated Health Team (MIHT) collaboration

- Community outreach and system navigation with our transitional housing sites

The clinician will play a key role in bridging immediate stabilization with longer-term recovery, supporting clients across the continuum of care; From crisis and acute needs to ongoing therapeutic engagement and transition planning.

This position reports directly to the Community Health Director

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Therapeutic Interventions
Conduct comprehensive mental health and addiction assessments, including risk assessments
Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions (brief therapy, crisis intervention, supportive counselling)
Deliver care through in-clinic, community-based, and virtual/phone modalities
Support clients with mental health concerns, substance use disorders, concurrent disorders, and social complexity

Crisis & Stabilization Support

Participate in crisis response and stabilization
Assess and respond to acute risk (suicide, overdose, deterioration)
Determine escalation pathways (physician, EMS, ED)
Provide short-term stabilization and follow-up

Case Management & System Navigation

Provide ongoing case management for complex clients
Coordinate care across primary care, addiction services, and community agencies
Support access to housing, financial supports, and treatment programs
Facilitate transitions of care

MIHT & Community Collaboration

Participate in the Mobile Integrated Health Team (MIHT)
Provide outreach-based care
Collaborate with EMS, outreach teams, shelters, and housing providers

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff
Participate in case conferencing and care planning

Program Development & Quality Improvement

Support development of workflows, programs, and new initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education & Registration

Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or related field OR Nursing OR Occupational Therapy
Active registration (or eligibility) in Alberta

Experience

- 2–3 years in community mental health, addictions, or crisis work

- Experience with vulnerable populations

- Assessment, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care

- Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads

- Strong communication and collaboration

- Valid driver’s license and vehicle

- NVCI (or willingness)

- CPR/BCLS preferred

Preferred Assets

- Concurrent disorders experience

- Knowledge of Alberta Mental Health Act

- Familiarity with Edmonton resources

- Outreach/mobile model experience

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join us? Submit these documents:

Current CV/Resume
Cover letter (tell us about your practice vision)
Copy of CPSA license
Three professional references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edmonton, AB T5P 0M1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

Active registration with (required)

Work Location: In person

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