Careers at Summit
Work with people who care — about clients and each other.
Summit Counselling Services is a collaborative, client-centred practice in Edmonton and St. Albert. We're looking for compassionate, skilled mental health professionals committed to ethical, evidence-based care.
Why us
A practice built to support its clinicians.
Clinical Community
Consultations, team lunches, and workshops keep you connected and learning alongside peers.
Client Matching
We match clients to you based on your scope, experience, and therapeutic preferences.
Marketing Support
We handle outreach and promotion to help fill your schedule so you can focus on the work.
Admin Handled
Dedicated administrative staff manage billing, bookings, and paperwork — not you.
Flexible Hours
Competitive pay with no after-hours expectations. Your work is limited to your scheduled shifts.
Pet-Friendly Spaces
Trained therapy animals are welcome at Summit locations, with director supervision.
Groups & Workshops
Support for clinicians who want to lead their own groups, classes, or community programming.
Inclusive Practice
A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and person-centred, culturally responsive care.
Open positions
We're currently accepting applications in two streams.
Student Placement
Practicum Students
Gain direct client experience under the supervision of licensed clinicians in a warm, collaborative environment. Practicum placements at Summit offer real-world exposure alongside a supportive team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited counselling or psychology program
- Committed to ethical, evidence-based practice
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Registered Clinician
Clinicians
Join a team of skilled, ethical practitioners in a practice that values ongoing professional development and genuine collegiality. We welcome clinicians at various stages of their careers.
Requirements
- Active practice licence in Alberta
- Strong clinical skills and ethical grounding
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Our approach
A practice where the work means something.
Summit is built on the belief that ethical, compassionate care happens best within a team that holds each other to a high standard — and genuinely supports one another in meeting it. We're selective because we care about our clients, and because we want our clinicians to thrive.
Collaborative, not siloed
Regular consultation and team connection are built into how we work, not afterthoughts.
Evidence-based throughout
We hold a shared commitment to approaches grounded in research and clinical effectiveness.
People-first, always
Clients and clinicians alike are treated as whole people — not caseloads or billable hours.
Rooted in Edmonton & St. Albert
Proudly serving Treaty 6 territory with three locations across the Edmonton area.
Summit Counselling Services operates on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands of the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit peoples, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community.
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