Primary Care Registered Psychologist
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Master's
Calgary, AB, Canada
HybridPrimarily work from home, with occasional in-person responsibilities; must be located in the Calgary Zone or surrounding area.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
- A master's-level degree in psychology from an accredited university, recognized as sufficient for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists, is required.
- Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists in good standing is required; the successful candidate must be fully registered by the start date, though the interview process may begin while the candidate is provisional.
- A minimum of 1–2 years of experience providing care through digital health technologies, such as telephone or video, is required.
- A minimum of 1–2 years of experience independently assessing patients with mental health conditions to determine appropriate care and treatment is required.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and Electronic Medical Records systems is required.
- Experience with or willingness to learn platforms such as Pomelo and digital health is required.
- A clear criminal background check with a Vulnerable Sector check is required to start.
Responsibilities
- Address a wide range of mental health concerns, aiming for early identification, quick resolution, long-term prevention, and health promotion.
- Receive physician referrals for patient assessment.
- Provide short-term patient care through 30- to 50-minute consultations.
- Provide care using digital health technologies, such as telephone and video.
- Screen patients for risk to themselves and others.
- Provide crisis management, intervention, and planning to support individual patient needs.
- Collaborate with physicians and other allied health professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive care.
- Support patients presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, stress-somatization responses, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, self-management of chronic diseases and other health conditions, occupational problems, relationship difficulties including marital and child and family issues, bereavement, loss, grief, substance abuse, and the needs of elderly people and their caregivers.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional certifications in mental health and chronic disease management are an asset.
- Professional education related to quality improvement in the workplace and on teams is an asset.
- A minimum of 2–4 years of clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset.
- Previous experience in patient teaching and successful quality-improvement initiatives in the workplace and on teams is an asset.
About the company
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a non-profit that supports family doctors and their patients by coordinating care through a team of professionals such as nurses, social workers, and mental health providers. Members’ patients can access programs and services delivered by this team, which helps strengthen ongoing doctor-patient relationships. The network works with hundreds of family doctors to connect care, resources, and pathways aimed at better health outcomes. Its goal is to improve health and reduce hospitalizations through continuous, coordinated, patient-centered care, and it is recognized as a Top 85 Employer in Alberta for 2026.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 transition planning validates CWC PCN's operating model and patient reach.
- Temporary hires and permanent research roles signal ongoing hiring, not contraction.
- Free-program marketing and clinic access hours support referral flow and member retention.
What critics are saying
- Alberta's 2026 regional-network transition can absorb CWC PCN into Calgary regional operations.
- Staff transfers and contract rewrites create execution risk through late 2026.
- Primary Care Alberta's mandate centralizes control, weakening local CWC PCN differentiation.
What makes Calgary West Central Primary Care Network unique
- Team-based primary care with regulated health professionals and family doctors.
- Deep Calgary clinic footprint, including 4th Street Clinic and 611 Meredith Road Northeast.
- Established member network supports physician engagement, practice support, and community programs.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget
- Remote Work Options