Mental Health Therapist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist for the Child & Youth Services in Wood Buffalo. The ideal candidate will have a relevant master's degree and experience with diverse treatment modalities. Responsibilities include assessment, psychotherapy, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a competitive salary, with potential allowances, and is available from October 5, 2025, until June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or relevant field.
• Active or eligible for registration with Alberta's regulatory college.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy using various treatment modalities.
• Conduct crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Psychotherapy

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Wood Buffalo Addiction and Mental Health Services (WAMHS) - Fort McMurray is looking for an experienced, skilled clinician to fill the position of Mental Health Therapist for the Child & Youth Services. This position provides specialized assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents and their families experiencing serious emotional, psychological, behavioral and/or psychiatric illness. Recovery Alberta currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Responsibilities

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to use a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, and group) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment.

Posting Details

• Primary Location: Wood Buffalo AMH Services
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.12
• Maximum Salary: $54.61
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Master\'s degree in Psychology; or master\'s degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; or master\'s or bachelor\'s degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; or master\'s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
• A valid Class 5 driver\'s license; some travel may be required. Additional Required Qualifications: as above.
• Preferred Qualifications: As required.