We’re Hiring an Adult Counsellor and Child and Youth Client Care Support Clinical Services

This is a full-time permanent position in the Clinical Services program, reporting to the Director of Client Care Services, with clinical supervision provided by the Clinical Director or Clinical Supervisor. The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports children, youths, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, and educates the public about sexual violence. All work at SACE will reflect the Mission Statement and philosophical beliefs of the organization. 

 

We offer a friendly and warm working environment, and are looking for someone in this position to work weekly, Monday – Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a minimum of two (2) days or 16 hours onsite. Flexibility to work on weekday evenings and weekends is a requirement. There is a possibility that in the future, some counsellors will be asked to switch to a Tuesday-Friday working model, with Fridays reserved for online services only. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

 

Adult Counsellor: 

• Provision of crisis intervention in the form of support and information calls, emergency appointments, and scheduled appointments; 

• Provision of crisis support for: 

• Survivors of sexual assault (18 years and older); 

• Adult survivors of child sexual abuse; 

• Non-offending family members of these survivors. 

• Between the date of hire to December 31, 2026, for the duration of the “16 Client Sessions Pilot Program”: 

• Full-time counsellors will be expected to book 16 client sessions per week. 

• Part-time counsellors will be expected to book 8 client sessions per week if working two days per week, or 12 client sessions per week if working three days per week. 

• This position will assume 0.75 FTE to Adult Counsellor role and 0.25 FTE to Child and Youth Client Care Support role, thus an expected 12 adult client sessions per week; 

• Counsellors may structure their schedules at their discretion, with a maximum of five clients per day, except in extenuating circumstances and with the prior approval of the Director of Client Care Services. 

• For the purposes of this pilot, a “client session booked” will be any individual CY or Adult counselling code in Titanium, including check-ins, first sessions, follow-up sessions, sessions with parents/guardians, crisis sessions, group intake sessions, file reviews and letter/report writing, regardless of appointment length. 

• When staff are facilitating group counselling, the total number of clients required per week will be reduced by the number of hours of the weekly group session. 

• The term “clinical hours” will not be used during the pilot period. 

• Beyond the duration of the “16 Client Sessions Pilot Program”, program expectations are: 

• A minimum of 5 individual counselling sessions booked per day (20 clients booked per week), in a combination of in-person and/or telehealth appointments as necessary for full-time counsellors. Please note that part-time adult counsellors are expected to see 5 clients per day unless otherwise approved by the Director of Client Care Services; 

• With 0.75 FTE within Adult Counsellor role, this position is expected to have 15 individual counselling sessions booked per week; 

• Provision of group counselling sessions as program requires; 

• Maintain comprehensive records and files as outlined in the College of Alberta Psychologists Standards of Practice or other appropriate governing body per designation; 

• Assist in the provision of training for volunteers, students, professionals and lay persons in the area of crisis intervention and group facilitation as directed; 

• Maintain and submit program statistics as directed; 

• Attend staff meetings, departmental group supervision, and staff in-services and remain ingrained on current literature and counselling methods, and where appropriate, adapt crisis intervention skills to reflect changes as determined by the Director of Client Care Services, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, and the Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs); 

• Maintain appropriate practice insurance, professional development, and professional registration; 

• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Co-CEOs, the Director of Client Care Services, or Clinical Director. 

 

Child and Youth Client Care Support: 

• Complete intakes for child and youth clients; 

• Liaise with parents and/or guardians of child and youth clients for mandatory documentation and information. 

 

Minimum required qualifications: 

• Masters level degree in counselling or social work with clinical focus (e.g., MC, MSc, MEd, MSW, etc.), and either pursuing or intending to pursue a professional designation such as CCC, Registered Psychologist, RSW; 

• Experience providing crisis intervention and counselling for adults; 

• Experience working in a clinical setting with children and youth (individual, family, group); 

• Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and treatment issues surrounding the effects of sexual violence. 

 

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Is familiar with the issue of sexual violence and with anti-oppressive approaches to violence prevention and client support; 

• Understanding of, and commitment to, anti-oppression principles and practices; 

• Experience in trauma-informed and client-centred counselling; 

• Is adaptable, organized, and self-directed; 

• Is able to work and develop relationships with a wide range of people, both within and outside of the organization; 

• Is comfortable working collaboratively with other staff and organizations. 

 

What SACE offers:   

• A competitive salary commensurate with accreditation ($69,900 – $86,550); 

• SACE is a certified Alberta Living Wage Employer. This certification reflects our commitment to our staff. Supporting survivors starts with supporting our team – ensuring they are valued, respected, and paid fairly. 

• Health benefits (extended health, dental, and drugs) for staff and dependents (90% SACE-paid, 10% staff co-pay);   

• A four-day work week, Mondays through Thursdays, and closed every Friday;   

• Generous paid vacation time (starting with three weeks);   

• Additional two-weeks’ paid annual office closure over the winter holiday break, usually aligning with school district closures;   

• A work culture that values collaboration, respect, and kindness;   

• Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance;   

• Staff appreciation events;   

• Mileage reimbursement for community work;   

• Open door policy.   

 

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 BIPOC communities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at info@sace.ca.     

 

Eligibility: We understand that clients who have accessed our services may want to work at SACE, and ask that it has been at least two years since your last engagement with either counselling or Support and Information Line services before applying. It is important that our Clinical Director does not feel that your employment with SACE would in any way compromise your healing, or create an ethical dilemma regarding a dual relationship with your previous counsellor.  

Closing date:  Position open until filled. 

 

Position start date: As soon as possible. 

 

Support and Information Line training dates: The successful candidate will be asked to attend the SACE Support and Information Line training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6 to 9 p.m.), and some Saturdays (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The next round of training will be May through June 2027. Training is considered work time; schedules are adjusted and staff are compensated accordingly. 

 

To apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter outlining why they think they are the right candidate for this position, with a resume, and three (3) professional references (including name, email contact, and their role at the shared workplace). Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.   

 

Please send applications to info@sace.ca, Attn: Selection Committee – Adult Counsellor and Child and Youth Client Care Support. 

  

We thank all who apply; only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.