Children's Mental Health Therapist

Alberta Health Services; Sundre; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta seeks a qualified candidate to support child and adolescent clients facing complex mental health issues. The role involves screening, consultation, and treatment using various modalities while collaborating with families and community partners. A Master’s degree and relevant clinical experience are required. This position offers a salary range of $41.12 to $54.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Formal training in CBT or Solution‑Focused Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Screening, consultation, assessment and treatment using individual, family and group modalities.
• Teaching and liaison work with families, community service providers and school personnel.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity: Recovery Alberta staff will provide support to child and adolescent clients across multiple settings, valuing collaboration and evidence‑informed practices. The successful candidate will work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, managing complex mental health issues for children, youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Screening, consultation, assessment and treatment using individual, family and group modalities.
• Teaching and liaison work with families, community service providers and school personnel.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a larger multidisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work (clinical), Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing; active registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
• Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health; excellent assessment skills; formal training in CBT or Solution‑Focused Therapy.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with community stakeholders and service providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Child and Family Services, Health Partnership Initiatives, and multicultural groups.

Salary range: $41.12 to $54.61 per hour.