Careers - We are Hiring!!
Title: Adult Trauma Therapist - Clinical Services
- Wage Range: $35-$41 per hour
- Position Status: Full time Salary, Term Position
- Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday with some evenings
- Benefits: 4 weeks vacation + Health and Lifestyle benefits
- Reports to CEO and Clinical Director
- Learning Account of $5000
- Must provide own Professional Liability Insurances $5,000,000
This is a full-time temporary position (with possibility of extension) reporting to the CEO and Clinical Director. Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) is a charitable organization that supports children, youths, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault; however they identify. All work at CSAC reflects the mission statement and values of the agency.
Responsibilities include:
- Provision of assessment and treatment for:
- Survivors of sexual assault (12 years and older);
- Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- Non-offending family members of these survivors.
- Provision of individual and group therapy sessions (e.g., DBT, Connect Parenting etc.)
- Maintain comprehensive records and files as outlined in the College of Alberta Psychologists Standards of Practice or other appropriate governing body per designation. (NOTE: CSAC follows ACSW Code of Ethics)
- Provide consultation to staff, students and multidisciplinary partners
- Participate in the training and supervision of practicum students
- Maintain and submit program statistics monthly, quarterly and/or annually.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision, and staff in-services
- Remain current with relevant literature
- Attend AASAS Clinical meetings.
Minimum required qualifications:
- PhD or Master’s level degree in psychology or social work with a clinical focus and provisionally or fully registered with the college of psychology or social work
- Experience working with sexual assault survivors
- Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and treatment issues surrounding the effects of sexual violence.
- Familiar with the issue of sexual violence and with anti-oppressive approaches to violence prevention and client support.
- Adaptable, organized, and self-directed.
- Is comfortable working collaboratively with other staff and organizations.
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4 pm. To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to admin@csacleth.ca, Attn: CEO
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter along with a resume and three (3) professional references. A successful candidate must provide current criminal history check inclusive of the vulnerable sector and a children services background check.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, members of racialized or visible minority communities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at admin@csacleth.ca
We thank all who apply; only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Committees
In the next few months, we will be seeking to add up to three positions for our Board of Directors. Please watch for details.
2. Events
Our centre have been awarded a casino event by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) for June 21st and 22nd, 2025. Hosting a casino event will generate thousands of dollars to support the work we do, but we need your help. If you are interested in volunteering for this important opportunity, please contact us at advancement@csacleth.ca or call 403-694-1094. We will require a volunteer application form, a short interview, screening (different depending on event), and orientation (different depending on event)
3. Group Activities
We are not currently seeking volunteers in this area. Sometimes we require volunteers to assist with events or special projects such as office painting, stuffing envelopes, delivering posters, or toy and self care drives.
4. Specialized Services
We are not currently seeking volunteers in this area. Sometimes we require Peer Support Group Co-Facilitators to work alongside staff in the delivery of Peer Support Groups to people who have experienced sexualized violence. In order to volunteer for this position, we will require: A Volunteer Application Form, an interview, references, an orientation, a Current Criminal History Check Inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector and a Current Child Protection Background Check.
5. Practicum Placements
Calls from institutions or students need to occur minimally one month prior to expected placement. The CSAC may determine that placements cannot be accommodated. Preferences are for those students in their last year of study in their chosen field. If you’re interested in applying for a practicum position, please provide resume complete with cover letter, outlining your employment history, education and certifications, as well as three references who can speak to your previous work. Upon hiring, we will require a Current Criminal History Check Inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector and a Current Child Protection Background Check