Mental Health Therapist High School Students

Position: Mental Health Therapist for High School Students
Location: Central Foothills (Sundre)

Join École Secondaire Notre Dame as a Mental Health Therapist focused on high school student well-being in Red Deer, AB. Deliver targeted interventions and foster emotional regulation in students.

This full-time, temporary role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and administrators. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will support students with identified needs, promoting skill-building and providing crisis intervention. Engaging with families is essential to ensure ongoing communication and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted mental health interventions in individual or small group settings

• Support students in emotional identification and self-regulatory strategies

• Help mitigate acute crises through safety-focused de-escalation

• Develop therapy and safety plans in collaboration with school staff

• Connect families with community mental health resources when needed

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, or similar field

• Good standing with provincial regulatory college

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Training in trauma-informed approaches preferred

• Strong relationship-building abilities with students and educators

Make a meaningful impact on student mental health through targeted support and collaboration in Red Deer.
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