Posting MHWV26121

Mental Health School Counsellor (Out of Scope)

Location Westview Public School

Temporary: April 13 - May 1, 2026 or return of incumbent

FTE 0.5 - 0.7

Start DateApril 13, 2026

Closing DateMarch 30, 2026

Requirements: The Ideal Candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:

• Bachelor of Psychology, Social Work or Counselling with advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Master of Psychology, Social Work or Counselling (or a significant completion of this program) is an asset.
• The successful candidate will have specific knowledge and training in school counselling and be able to support regular classroom teachers with specialized teaching strategies in regards to supporting mental health.
• Experience in an educational setting. Supervision duties will be assigned throughout the day as a part of the school community team.
• Providing training and support to teachers for students for social and emotional development, anxiety and strategies to build student resilience and independence is needed.
• Deliver preventative “best-practice” interventions and related psycho-social development programs as approved by the Division.
• Comply with provincial regulations and Division policies with respect to the provision counselling services and learning supports.
• Experience with making referrals for therapeutic support and outside agencies who support students and families.
• Track caseload data and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling services, learning supports and student responses to interventions.
• Comply with provincial regulations and Division policies with respect to records management.
• Benefits included (including pension plan).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.