At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' mental health through assessments, interventions, and community engagement.
- Company: Northern Gateway Public Schools, dedicated to student wellness and resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and access to specialized training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on positive social-emotional development and community collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive school environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered social worker or counsellor with expertise in child development.
The predicted salary is between 86000 - 100000 $ per year.
About Northern Gateway Public Schools
Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) is seeking a compassionate, dynamic, and qualified Mental Health Professional (MHP) to support students and families at Pat Hardy Elementary School in Whitecourt, AB.
The Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) is a comprehensive, school-based wellness model managed in partnership with the Calgary Police Youth Foundation (CPYF) and funded by the Government of Alberta Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction.
ISSP embeds coordinated support directly into participating schools to strengthen protective factors for children, foster resilience, improve engagement, and promote positive social-emotional development.
The program integrates five core pillars: mental health supports, daily nutrition programming, daily physical activity, structured school-based programming, and positive police engagement.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
As the ISSP Mental Health Professional, you will provide school-based mental health interventions, consultation, and support tailored to elementary school students.
Key accountabilities include
- Assessment & Therapeutic
Support: Provide assessment, consultation, brief interventions, individual/group support, and therapeutic programming within your professional scope of practice.
- Early Identification: Support early screening and identification of learning, emotional, behavioural, social, or mental health concerns.
- Caseload Management & Prevention: Manage an appropriate caseload of students needing individualized support while contributing to school-wide wellness and early prevention activities.
- Classroom & Unstructured
Support: Provide in-class consultation or support to assist teachers with student dysregulation, and support students during unstructured times such as arrival, dismissal, recess, and lunch.
- Staff & Caregiver
Consultation: Provide guidance, feedback, and strategies to teachers, school administration, and families regarding trauma, emotional regulation, behaviour, and attendance.
- Multidisciplinary
Collaboration: Consult with external professionals and agencies—including pediatricians, CASA, 211, and community mental health providers—to coordinate student support pathways.
- Community
Engagement: Build positive relationships across the school community through visible participation in school events, parent-teacher conferences, and community engagement activities.
- Professional Learning & Program
Standards: Complete the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) Brain Story Certification within 12 months, participate in CPYF's monthly ISSP Community of Practice, and assist with program data collection and reporting.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must hold active registration/licensure under one of the following recognized professional categories:
- Registered Social Worker (RSW): Licensed by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- Registered
Counsellor: Registered with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) or the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) with specialized master's-level training.
- Additional Knowledge & Competencies
- Demonstrated expertise in child development, trauma-informed practices, emotional regulation strategies, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e. g., Play Therapy, CBT, Theraplay).
- Proven experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary school teams and community agencies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, crisis intervention capabilities, and organizational ability to track service outcomes.
- Total Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $86,000 - $100, 000 annually
- Professional Growth: Access to provincial peer consultation, specialized training, and collaborative professional learning through the ISSP network.
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Mental Health Professional in Whitecourt employer: Northern Gateway School Division
At Northern Gateway Public Schools, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive work culture. As an Assistant Secretary Treasurer, you will not only play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of public education but also benefit from professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Join us in making a meaningful impact on student success while enjoying a dynamic workplace in the heart of our community.
Contact Details:
Northern Gateway School Division Recruitment Team
