Clinical Social Worker

**About BrightStar Respite** BrightStar Respite (BSR) is a licensed, CARF-accredited residential and community service provider dedicated to supporting children and youth with complex needs. We operate under Bill C-92 principles and work collaboratively with Delegated First Nations Agency (DFNA) bands and Child and Family Services (CFS). Our approach centres on stability, cultural connection, and advocating for the full participation of every young person in their home, school, and community. **Summary** BrightStar Respite is seeking an experienced Clinical Social Worker to provide therapy to adolescents and young people across a range of clinical needs. This role also supports siblings of children with severe disabilities, helping them explore their experiences and strengthen their emotional wellbeing. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working therapeutically with young people and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. **Responsibilities** * Complete psychosocial assessments and develop, review and evaluate treatment plans collaboratively with youth and, where appropriate, parents or caregivers. * Provide individual therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation and substance use, using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed approaches. * Provide therapeutic support to siblings of children with severe disabilities, including support with family stress, grief, identity, boundaries and coping skills. * Offer family sessions, caregiver consultation, psychoeducation and group support as appropriate to client needs and program services. * Assess suicide risk, self-harm and other safety concerns; develop collaborative safety plans and arrange referrals or escalation when needed. * Attend circle of care meetings and coordinate care with Child and Youth Care Professionals, psychologists, nurses, educators and other involved professionals. * Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in Jane, including assessments, consent, treatment plans, progress notes and relevant correspondence. * Explain confidentiality and its limits, obtain and document appropriate consent, and support meaningful youth participation in care decisions. * Use approved AI tools ethically, protect client information, verify outputs and retain responsibility for clinical decisions and documentation. * Participate in clinical consultation, professional development, required training and program improvement activities. **Qualifications** * Master of Social Work from a recognized institution. * Current registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), a valid practice permit and clinical designation through the ACSW Clinical Registry. * Individual authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions where required by assigned clinical duties. * Extensive recent experience providi