Clinical Practice Specialist - Edmonton

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable youth?  Is this more than just a job - does it feel like your life’s calling?

If so, consider joining our clinical team as a Clinical Practice Specialist at our Provincial Campus-Based Care (PCBC) centre. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and youth who need it most.

Be part of a team that shares the vision of building “strong children, youth, families, and communities where children and youth are valued, nurtured, and loved.”

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services at Provincial Campus-Based Care (PCBC), the Clinical Practice Specialist provides leadership and support in advancing trauma-informed clinical practices. This role is responsible for guiding and enhancing clinical practice at the regional level, while aligning with provincial priorities and emerging knowledge—particularly in the application of the Neurosequential Model (NM) of Therapeutics and trauma-informed care frameworks.

As a Clinical Practice Specialist, you will provide expert consultation to staff and leadership, with a primary focus on implementing the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) across PCBC programs. You will develop and monitor consistent NMT practices, engage directly with youth to model therapeutic strategies, and support staff in creating and applying individualized care plans.

This position requires a high level of skill in the areas of communication, collaboration and coordination. 

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Applying cultural awareness and understanding of diverse belief systems, with a focus on First Nations and Indigenous practices
• Adhering to child intervention protocols and regional directives
• Implementing practice model priorities such as Signs of Safety and Lifelong Connections
• Working within relevant legislation and policy frameworks, including but not limited to:
  • Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
  • Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act
  • Children First Act, School Act, Mental Health Act, Indian Act, Young Offenders Act, Prevention of Family Violence Act, Public Health Act, Drug-Endangered Children Act
  • Accreditation standards, regional policies, and PCBC procedures
• Applying principles of project and change management
• Addressing the unique service delivery needs of Indigenous children, youth, and families
• Utilizing outcome measurement tools and evaluation frameworks to inform practice
• Demonstrated academic and theoretical training in child and adolescent development, family dynamics, trauma and its effects, mental health and substance use disorders, and indicators of child abuse, to support effective clinical assessment and intervention.
  
  

PCBC centres value the unique perspectives, cultural knowledge and experiences that Indigenous peoples, including the youth the centre serves. At all centres, PCBC actively works to create a culturally safe and supportive environment for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. 

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results: Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives, and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Finds ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes. Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward. 
• Agility: Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly. Remains calm and composed even in difficult or stressful situations. Is open to new or diverse ideas, and to doing things in a new way. Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals. 
• Systems Thinking:  Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate. 
• Develop Networks: Makes an effort to have informal or casual contact with a range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Builds trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes. Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards:  A master’s degree in psychology or social work and 1 year of related experience

Equivalencies cannot be considered for this role due to the requirements for the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics certification program. 

To be considered for this position, candidates must have: 

• Master of Counselling Psychology, clinical Psychology, clinical Social Work
• Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) is required for all social work graduates.
• You must have a Class 5 Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
  
  

Preference will be given to those who have: 

• Current certification in First Aid with CPR, Suicide Intervention, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Knowledge of Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
• Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
• Conflict resolution and mediation experience
• Group facilitation experience
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to develop and present educational documents and assist in training
• Understanding of grief, loss, child development, trauma impacts, and Neurosequential Model (NM) of therapeutics
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

There are two permanent position available.

This competition may be used to fill other vacancies for Clinical Practice Specialist positions within Children and Family Services.

Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time)

Occasional travel is an expectation of the role to other Provincial Campus Based Care sites across the province.

Application Requirements:  

• In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
• Complete all pre-screening questions.
• Candidates will require a clear Intervention Record Check to be considered for the role (if not currently in the Child Intervention Delivery Services Branch).
• Please be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.
  
  

Final candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including: an academic credential check, Intervention Record check, proof of valid driver’s license and provide a suitable security screening (criminal record check (CRC) with vulnerable sector), A completed CRC with VS within 6 months at time of application is acceptable. Additional pre-employments may be required dependent on location: medical, drivers abstract.

 
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.  Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs