Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Office of Advocacy & Wellbeing
Salary range $69,439.20 to $108,837.60
Posted date September 5, 2025
Closing date December 31, 2025
Position Type Part Time - Operating Funded
POSITION SUMMARY
Join the Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing (OAW) as our Lead Psychologist, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, supervising, and delivering mental health services to learners in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD). Working closely with the Associate Dean (OAW) and Manager, Office of Education, you will lead a small team of counselling professionals, oversee strategic planning for learner mental health initiatives, and ensure high standards of care. You will also provide direct clinical services and consultation, helping FoMD learners navigate psychological challenges so they can excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
- Note: You must be registered with CAP to practice legally as a Registered Psychologist at the University of Alberta.
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.
- 7+ years of professional counselling experience, including working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment issues.
- Strong background in trauma-informed care and adherence to relevant regulations (e.g., Health Professions Act, CAP Standards of Practice, CPA Code of Ethics).
- Leadership and supervision experience, with proven success managing and guiding other clinicians.
- In-depth knowledge of counselling theories, developmental/social psychology, personality theory, ethics, group work, and cross-cultural counselling.
- Effective communication and conflict management skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and address complex client needs.
- Technological proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Suite, doxy.me) plus willingness to learn new software and systems.
- Demonstrated organizational, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities, including statistical data collection and interpretation.
- Ability to set strategic goals, contribute to long-term planning, and support the OAW’s vision.
- Excellent emotional regulation skills, combined with a collaborative, client-focused mindset.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records or similar software for client record management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience leading a team of psychologists or mental health providers, ideally in a unionized environment.
- Project management skills relevant to mental health initiatives.
- Familiarity with U of A and FoMD policies, procedures, and resources, including Medical Education programs (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Graduate).
- Working knowledge of organizations serving medical professionals (e.g., Physician & Family Support Program, Alberta Medical Association, Canadian Medical Protective Association).
- Awareness of national mental health initiatives that address learner distress and burnout.
- Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate mental health programming.
- PhD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (an asset).
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time
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