Request For Proposal - Mental Health Service Provider (Independent Contractor)

Action for Healthy Communities • Edmonton, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Working with newcomers, refugees, and diverse populations
• Providing services in multilingual or interpreted environments
• Delivering both individual and group-based mental health supports

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed