Masters Level Clinical Counselling Student Practicum Edmonton, Alberta - January 2026

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Learn with supportive student supervisors, student trainers and our interdisciplinary teams who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Staff Clinician Student Learner, you will become an integral part of a collaborative team within the Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). With supervised focus on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers, you will participate in a variety of activities that will increase your knowledge and further establish your skills while qualifying for your Direct and In-Direct hour requirements.

This practicum placement provides the opportunity to work remotely. As a result, you will require a dedicated, private and confidential workspace at home with a minimum internet speed of 50 MBPS and the ability to connect the computer directly to modem or router.

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes for all, get ready to love it here! Experience the power of care with Homewood Health!

What you’ll be doing:

Dependent on the organizational unit hosting your practicum placement, your experience may include and is not limited to the following:

• Deliver direct and indirect clinical services as assigned, including confidential counselling to meet the hours of the practicum as discussed with the Practicum Placement Supervisor
• Receive case assignments, establish treatment plans, complete case progress notes as well as other indirect clinical service
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Participate in training as required
• Work collaboratively with other clinical managers within EFAP

What we’re looking for:

• Current enrollment in a Master’s Program relevant to Clinical Counselling is required
• Experience delivering short term and single session counselling
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Ability to manage risk and crisis situations and apply good clinical judgment under pressure
• Excellent listening skills combined with ability to convey empathy
• Take responsibility for actions and decisions
• Find ways to integrate sustainability into own work
• Any relevant experience in crisis intervention, One-At-A-Time and solution-focused approaches will be considered an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent English language skills are required
• Polished presentation skills

Why learn with us 

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.