Provider Network

FSEAP Alberta maintains a provincial network of highly qualified and experienced counsellors who provide clinical services to employees and their family members. FSEAP Alberta’s network includes over 300 clinical affiliates that include solo providers and counselling firms and agencies across Alberta. These affiliates all hold a Master or Doctorate degree in psychology, counselling psychology or social work, have a minimum of five years clinical experience and are registered with a provincial professional registering body. They are experienced in their fields and skilled in providing assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling and community resource referral to employees and their family members. In addition, many of our counsellors are recognized as Certified Employee Assistance Professionals (CEAP). They hold certification in Critical Incident Stress Management, EMDR, and other areas of specialty, including marriage and family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, bodynamics, and addictions.

As our business grows, we continually evaluate our network coverage to ensure that we can meet the demands of our developing programs. FSEAP is always interested in expanding our network with counsellors who have expertise in Critical Incident Stress Management, substance mis-use or addictions, special populations, and in offering counselling in languages other than English.

All FSEAP Clinical Affiliates providers providing assessment, referral and short-term counselling must meet the following criteria:

• A master’s degree or doctoral degree in counselling or clinical psychology, social work or a related mental health profession;
• Maintain provincial professional licensure, certification, or registration to practice;
• Current professional liability insurance (minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence);
• Knowledge and experience in delivering assessment, referral and clinical counselling services within a short-term, solution focused framework or brief therapy model;
• Specialized training and demonstrated competence in all areas of EFAP practice in which they are active; and
• Knowledge and understanding of EAP Core Technology (Essential Components of the EAP Profession).

And two of the following:

• Training and experience in organizational dynamics;
• CEAP designation;
• At least 2,500 hours (or five years) post-master’s degree clinical experience;
• Two years of EAP experience in a management or direct service role; or
• Completed master’s level internship in an EAP setting.

Additionally, the provider must possess the:

• Ability to meet standards and respond to administrative requirements within the designated timeframes;
• Ability to generally respond to referrals within the designated timeframes;
• Possess and maintain a professional office setting that ensures confidentiality and that meets provincial accessibility and health & safety standards, is child-friendly and professional in appearance; and
• Ability to offer services hours at least one evening and/or one weekend day.

Please click here for more information on how to submit an application.