Masters Level Clinical Counselling Student Practicum Alberta September 2025

Make a difference and experience the power of care in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Learn with supportive student supervisors, student trainers and our interdisciplinary teams who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Clinical Counselling Student Learner, (known internally as a Staff Clinician Student Learner) you will become an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team within our EFAP, Stay At Work Services and/or Return To Work Services organizational units.  With supervised focus on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers, you will participate in a variety of activities that will increase your knowledge and further establish your skills while qualifying for your Direct and Indirect hour requirements.  This opportunity is a virtual placement with potential in-person experience. 

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes for all, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing:

Dependent on the organizational unit hosting your practicum placement, your experience may include and is not limited to the following:

EFAP – Stay At Work (SAW) and Return To Work (RTW):

• Deliver SAW direct and indirect clinical services as assigned, including confidential counselling to meet the hours of the practicum as discussed with the Practicum Placement Supervisor
• Receive case assignments, establish treatment plans, complete case progress notes as well as other indirect clinical service
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Participate in training as required
• Work collaboratively with other clinical managers within SAW and RTW
• This is a virtual placement opportunity noting you may have the opportunity to attend in person as needed (dependent on proximity to a relevant office space)

What we’re looking for:

Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s Program relevant to Clinical Counselling

We highly recommend that if possible, to register provisionally with a National governing body that permits you to see clients nationally.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• For positions in Quebec, excellent bilingual English and French verbal and written communication skills

Competencies and Attributes:

• Experience delivering short term and/or single session counselling
• Ability to manage risk and crisis situations and apply good clinical judgment under pressure
• Talent for providing seamless customer service delivery and identifying opportunities for customer service improvement
• Excellent listening skills combined with ability to convey empathy
• Take responsibility for actions and decisions
• Find ways to integrate sustainability into own work

• Other:
• Vulnerable Sector Clearance – May be applied for upon placement offer
• Provisional Status Registration with your preferred governing body - *We highly recommend registering Nationally vs Provincially 
• Internet speed must be minimum 50 Mbps - confirmation with screenshot will be required (fast.com)
• Must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week (completed over three weekdays) 80% of which would be between 8am - 4pm 
• Modem/Router access required
• Dedicated, confidential workspace required

Why learn with us 

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.