Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

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Job Title:

Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

Job Type:

Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Psychological Assistant (Bachelor’s)

Millard Health

Edmonton / Calgary, AB

Temporary, Full-Time Position

People are at the heart of everything we do. 

If you value service, care, excellence, trust and fairness, you’ll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

How you’ll make a difference: 

As a Psychology Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in coordinating care by reviewing, screening, and triaging referrals for assessment and consultation services. You’ll also support Psychologists directly by administering and scoring psychological tests and contributing to the preparation of clinical reports that guide treatment planning.

Your responsibilities:

• Referral screening and triage.
• Completion of file reviews and clinical summaries.
• Collaborating with claim owners as a clinical resource to help move care planning forward by resolving psychology support services requests.
• Coordinating CPA/NPA and Psycho-vocational assessment referrals to other providers within and outside of Alberta.
• Liaising with authorized and non-authorized psychologists and other providers.
• Assisting with administering psychometric assessments (including behavioural observations) for staff psychologists.
• Contributing to approved research projects.
• Providing education to case managers on psychosocial issues.

Your experience and skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in a Psychology Program with related experience in a similar environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to provide written work at a professional level with an understanding of relevant psychological knowledge.
• Good knowledge of rehabilitation practices and familiarity with community resources.
• Understanding of WCB policy and procedures is an asset.
• Reliability and time management skills are integral to your success in this position.
• The ability to work 7.25 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, is required.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from physical office and primary home residence) that foster a healthy work-life balance. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please refer to the Collective Agreement between WCB-Alberta (Millard Health) and Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).

Salary: $75,753.12 - $97,389.87 per annum (Grade H3) in accordance with the HSAA Collective Agreement

The successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in-person from our offices. This position is a full-time, temporary position for approximately one year with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Final candidates are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability.  Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Interested candidates, please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to Careers - WCB Alberta.

Posted: March 25, 2026

Closes: April 8, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.