Mental Health Clinician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide impactful care for individuals with mental health and addiction concerns. Candidates will perform psychosocial interventions, engage in clinical assessments, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Required qualifications include a master's degree in psychology or related field and at least three years of relevant experience. This opportunity offers the chance to positively affect the lives of clients in various settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or relevant clinical field.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta regulatory college.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial interventions with individuals struggling with mental health issues.
• Conduct intake and clinical interviews for clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.

Skills

Addiction and mental health experience

Crisis intervention

Community liaison

Clinical assessments

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Active registration with Alberta regulatory college

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is a unique position within the Edmonton zone that offers you a wide range of experience and opportunities to positively impact the lives of those living with or caring for individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns. Access 24/7 is a growing program providing services such as system navigation, screening, assessment, intake, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Interventions can occur in the clinic, community, or in a client’s home, depending on needs. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders like EMS, EPS, RCMP, PCNs, community agencies, emergency departments, and broader AMH portfolios. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing quality, client-focused, recovery-oriented, concurrent capable, culturally appropriate care within Addictions and Mental Health. As a Mental Health Clinician, you will perform psychosocial interventions using various modalities with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working independently and as part of a team, you will deliver evidence-informed practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, and treatment. This position transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying, you agree to become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care for individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities include intake, clinical interviews, and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with team members. Opportunities may include program planning, development, and supervision of practicum students. The position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Registered Occupational Therapists.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta: Yes
• Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Access 24/7
• Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
• Location Details: As Per Location
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 17-AUG-2025
• Temporary End Date: 18-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 9.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 95
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in psychology, or bachelor's in social work with mental health training, or master's/bachelor's in occupational therapy with similar training, or bachelor's in nursing with mental health experience, or bachelor's in psychiatric nursing. Active or eligible registration with Alberta regulatory college.

Additional Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years' relevant addiction and mental health experience, formal clinical training in triage, intervention, and stabilization, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP), ability to move quickly and safely in various environments, extensive knowledge of community resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work well with community stakeholders, clients, and families.