The Support Network

Position: Community Therapist

Become competent in one of the most effective counselling strategies in use today. The Community Therapist provides counselling services to walk-in clients using the Solution-Focused, Single Session model of Brief Therapy. You will be working with other community professionals and will be given an opportunity to enhance your counselling skills.

You can be involved as a Community Therapist in any of three ways:

as a Volunteer
as a Student
as a Provisional Psychologist

FAQs about being a community therapist with the Walk-in Counselling program.

Volunteer Qualifications

Bachelor/Masters of Social Work with a minimum of three years supervised counselling experience
Masters or PhD in Psychology, or related profession, with experience in counselling
Chartered Psychologist with experience in counselling
Interest in the Solution-Focused, Single Session model
Ability to work in a team environment
Membership in Professional Association, including Student Affiliate Member

Volunteer Commitment

Minimum of two 4-hour shifts per month (96 hours per year)
Willing to sign one year contract
Choose from these shifts:
- 1-5 pm or 5-9 pm Monday to Wednesday
- noon-5 pm Thursday
- 9 am - 1 pm Friday
Attendance at a minimum of two walk-in counselling training session, including Suicide Prevention Workshop
Willingness to develop skills in the model

Volunteer Requirements for the program

Application, resume, and interview
Minimum commitment of one year/100 hours to receive the supervision and letter of reference from supervisor
Oath of Confidentiality
Clear police security clearance; $10 charge from the Edmonton Police Service at the interview
clear child welfare check (CWIS)
Observation of sessions and excellent ability to participate in a team environment

For more information about these volunteer opportunities, you can call 482-0198
OR e-mail volunteers@thesupportnetwork.com

OR you can FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION ONLINE

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Position: Practicum Student

Students with previous supervision in counselling settings are preferred and will be assessed based on their abilities and experience. The student practicums are for students affiliated with universities and may include the following degrees:

BSW/MSW
MSc (Loma Linda)
MA (City University, St. Stephens Pastoral Counselling)
Masters in Counselling Psychology (Campus Alberta; University of Alberta)

Student Commitment

Fulfillment of learning contract and practicum hours
Clear security and child welfare check
Excellent ability to participate in team environment and observation sessions

Student Requirements

Application, resume, interview
Oath of Confidentiality
Student to provide a clear police security clearance (to be obtained from the Edmonton Police Service for $30)
Clear child welfare check (CWIS)
Counselling supervision provided by qualified clinicians (MSW, C.Psych.)
Receive feedback from team members and supervisor on techniques of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

For more information about these volunteer opportunities, you can call 482-0198
OR e-mail volunteers@thesupportnetwork.com
OR you can FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION ONLINE

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Position: Provisional Psychologist

Qualifications

Member of Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA)

Provisional Psychologist Commitment

Minimum commitment of one year/100 hours to receive the formal supervision and letter of reference from supervisor for employment

Provisional Psychologist Requirements

Application, resume and interview
Oath of Confidentiality
Clear police security clearance; $10 charge from the Edmonton Police Service at the interview
Clear child welfare check (CWIS)
Observation of sessions and excellent ability to participate in a team environment