Mental Health Practitioner

DDRC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Mental Health Practitioner in Calgary. This role involves providing mental health services, conducting assessments, and implementing therapeutic interventions for clients with developmental disabilities. The DDRC values diversity and promotes a supportive environment for both staff and clients.

Benefits

Paid training and development

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Vacation days and statutory holidays

Flexible schedules based on client needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing mental health services.
• Registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Experience with therapeutic modalities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement initiatives for client mental health.
• Assess clients' mental wellness and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Document client interactions and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Psychosocial assessment skills

Education

Graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

MS Office

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About Us

The DDRC is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization that began in 1952. We offer programs and resources for children and adults with developmental disabilities, their friends and family, and other members of the community. The DDRC employee’s role model the DDRC mission - “DDRC promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens.” If you believe in the DDRC's mission and values, we would welcome you to our team.

What The Role Provides You

The DDRC hires passionate, driven individuals who live our values and can work independently. We offer a variety of roles, competitive benefits, and a culture that supports work/life balance.

We offer semi-fixed schedules that may change based on clients needs, paid training, development, coaching, Benefit Plan, Health Spending Account (HSA), Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), WCB, vacation days, free parking, mileage where applicable, statutory holidays, and Agency complimentary hours off per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement agency-wide initiatives for improving and maintaining client mental health and wellness as needed
• Provide training and expertise to staff supporting clients with mental health concerns
• Remain current in issues related to persons with developmental disabilities
• Assess clients' mental wellness ensuring there is no risk of self-injury or injury to others
• Encourage clients to be open to discussing issues that are occurring
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observations, assessments, and / or available medical records
• Observe and assess client behaviour for indications of changes to behaviour
• Observe staff for competency in working with clients towards mental health outcomes
• Select and administer various psychosocial assessments to identify intervention needs in conjunction with other care providers
• Plan and administer therapeutic intervention to clients
• Change methods and degree of therapy as required based on client reactions
• Create documentation procedures and client progress tracking and train staff in the use of these tools
• Aid clients in working towards and maintaining mental health stability
• Provide group and individual education on daily coping strategies and supports that lead to successfully transitioning to community living.
• Refer clients to supportive services to supplement intervention and counseling
• Develop annual comprehensive mental health assessment for clients
• Provide crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
• May conduct research in intervention and test validation
• May develop evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome
• Complete reports on psychosocial assessments
• Document medical records according to requirements of regulatory agencies
• Maintain written records of all client interactions
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients and intervention plans at all times
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed under the direction of the departmental manager or designate
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Take accountability to ensure all mandatory certifications and training are kept current
• A graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body for independently providing psychosocial interventions
• A minimum of two (3) years’ experience providing mental health services
• Experience with a range of therapeutic modalities that have proven evidence of positive outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities; and / or experience adapting interventions to this population
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Creating Excellence Together standards preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and effectiveness in:
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address client concerns
• Psychosocial assessment skills
• Provision of direct mental health services to individuals and groups
• Analyzing and interpreting periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Writing reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Presentation and the ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public
• Proficient in MS Office, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong Communication, Decision Making, Negotiation, and Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to work as a team, take accountability, plan and organize is essential
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrated values consistent with the DDRC mission
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• Ability to define problems, gather data, organize facts, and make valid conclusions
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, discretion, and ethics
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working independently within both staff and clients
• Attend team meetings and other commitments within the DDRC office
  
  

Ddrc Values

• We value diversity;
• We believe individuals have a right to explore and fulfill their potentials;
• We recognize the need for accountability and responsibility; and
• We foster an environment of respect, acceptance, accessibility, and interdependence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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