S2526-05 Mental Health Therapists - Bonnyville / Cold Lake / Lac La Biche Area Schools

Northern Lights Public Schools is located in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland region, which offers residents a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. The division is focused on ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed and has designated numeracy and student mental health and wellness as division priorities. Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position: S2526-05 Mental Health Therapists - Bonnyville / Cold Lake / Lac La Biche Area Schools Northern Lights Public Schools is seeking three (3) Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Mental Health Therapists for the following locations; one (1) for Bonnyville are schools, one (1) for Cold Lake area school, and one (1) for Lac La Biche area schools. The Mental Health Therapist will serve as part of the Student Support Services Team. The successful applicants will provide intensive short-term services for students who have complex mental health issues, provide students with individual and/or group counselling sessions and supports schools and families to access community based resources. Duties of the Mental Health Therapist will include: Work within a designated region and/or across regions to provide support Work in collaboration with the Divisional team and under the direction of a Principal Work independently with students Work with a particular student or a group of students within the class or in a specialized program Provide programming assistance to students with social and/or behavioral needs Travel to and work with multiple schools and school settings within a specified area Preference will be given to applicants who have: Masters Degree in counseling, social work (clinical specialization), psychology with clinical designation or a related field Eligible for membership with the appropriate professional body in Alberta Between 1-3 years experience in child, youth and family counseling is an asset Experience in clinical assessment and therapy is an asset Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Valid drivers license How to Apply: Interested applicants are required to create and complete all sections of their portfolio through the 'Apply On-Line' link on our website, in the employment section. Check your 'Job Application Log' to confirm that you have successfully applied. The successful application will be required to obtain a criminal records check. We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Bonnyville, Alberta, CA

Posted Date: 7/5/2025