Mental Health Clinician EXCZ

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Red Deer is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to deliver counselling services to children and families. In this part-time role, you will provide single-session counselling, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and require a relevant degree and registration. Ideal candidates will have counselling experience and knowledge of intervention techniques. Salary ranges from $39.48 to $52.50 per hour, with evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree or equivalent.
• Active registration with Alberta regulatory college.
• 2 years counselling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide single-session counselling to children and families.
• Collaborate with a clinical supervisor and consultation team.
• Engage in community consultation for resource connection.

Skills

Counselling experience

Crisis intervention

Collaborative teamwork

Single session therapy

Motivational interviewing

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing

Master's or bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health of children, youth, and families? Join our dynamic outpatient services team in Red Deer for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide counselling services through our Walk-In Single Session Program, located at the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence. This role focuses on delivering timely, client-centered care to children, youth, and families. Key Responsibilities: Provide single-session counselling to children, youth, and families. Collaborate with a clinical supervisor and consultation team for intersession support. Engage in consultation with community stakeholders to connect clients with appropriate resources and services. Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups as part of the program. Participate in additional duties aligned with the scope of the role. Schedule: This position requires availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Description:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. You will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews, and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required. You may have the opportunity to participate in program planning, development and to provide supervision to practicum students. This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Registered Occupational Therapists.

Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Red Deer Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $39.48 Maximum Salary: $52.50 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a master's degree in psychology; a bachelor's degree in social work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention; a master's or bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with similar educational components; a bachelor's degree in nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling; or a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years counselling experience. Registration with a licensing body under the Health Professions Act with ability to practice Restricted Activity Psychosocial Intervention in Alberta is required. Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Training in Single session therapy, solution focused therapy and motivational interviewing. Experience working with children, youth and families in a mental health setting