Primary Care Registered Psychologist Part-Time

Status: Parttime Permanent

Vacancies: One

FTE: 0.4

Schedule: Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Location: Calgary Zone

Benefits: Yes

The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a nonprofit organization committed to a healthier future. We work alongside more than 490 family doctors to provide support for continuous health care.

We are seeking a Primary Care Registered Psychologist (PCRP) to provide comprehensive quality mental health treatment to patients in a primary care setting. The PCRP is a member of an interprofessional healthcare team utilizing collaboration innovation and teamwork in the provision of primary care services that support the Patients Medical Home model (PMH) within the CWC PCN.

This role is primarily a work from home position with occasional inperson responsibilities; therefore the successful candidate must be located within the Calgary Zone or the surrounding area (e.g. Cochrane Canmore Airdrie etc..

Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in good standing is required for this role. The successful candidate must be fully registered by the start date; however the interview process can commence while the candidate is provisional.

This parttime permanent position is a 0.4 FTE. The schedule is:

• Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

Patientcentred care

• Address a wide range of mental health concerns with the goal of early identification quick resolution long term prevention and health promotion.
• Provide intake of physician referrals for assessment of patients.
• Provide patient care delivered through 30 to 50minute consultations on a shortterm basis.
• Provide care through digital health technologies (e.g. telephone video).
• Screen patients for risk to self and others.
• Provide crisis management intervention and planning to support individual patient need.
• Collaborate with the physician and other allied health professionals to ensure that the patient receives comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills to support patients presenting with:
• Depression anxiety and stress
• Stresssomatization responses
• Sleep disturbances
• Chronic pain
• Selfmanagement of chronic diseases and other health conditions
• Occupational problems
• Relationship difficulties including marital and child and family issues
• Bereavement loss and grief
• Substance abuse
• The needs of the elderly and their caregivers

Education: A masters level degree in counselling psychology or a related psychology degree is required. Additional certifications in mental health and chronic disease management are an asset. Professional education related to quality improvement (QI) in the workplace and on teams is an asset.

Experience: Clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset. Previous experience in patient teaching and with successful QI initiatives in the workplace and on teams is an asset. Experience and comfort providing care through digital health technologies (e.g. telephone video) is required.

Registration: Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in good standing is required. The successful candidate must be fully registered by the start date; however the interview process can commence while the candidate is provisional.

Technical: Proficiency in computers Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is required. Experience in and/or willingness to learn platforms such as Pomelo and digital health is required.

Backgroundcheck: a clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check is required to start. If you have resided outside Calgary in the past 12 months you will need to contact the local police or RCMP detachment in your previous residential municipality to be able to obtain a full report.

We have been recognized as an Alberta Top 85 Employer for 2025. Employees of the CWC PCN enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employerpaid premiums for health and dental benefits health spending/wellness account eligibility to contribute to our group RRSP plan and receive an employer match flexible working options generous vacation and personal time off allowances education days as well as professional development opportunities.

The CWC PCN is a leader in the provision of primary care through collaboration innovation and teamwork creating healthy patients and satisfied providers.

The CWC PCN is committed to providing a physically emotionally and psychologically safe environment for all workers patients and visitors. We are also committed to promoting policies internally that ensure team members across the organization feel they belong and can perform to their best capacity in a supportive and respectful work environment.

How to apply

To apply to this position please submit your application to the posting on the CWC PCN website.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive only those who apply through the CWC PCN website will be moved forward in the recruitment process. This is a necessary step as we require important information from our application form.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are meritbased. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds ancestry religious beliefs gender/gender identity sexual orientation age family/marital status and physical and mental disabilities.

The CWC PCN welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those needing an accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection request an accommodation please email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting will remain open until the role is filled.