Mental Health Therapist

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Mental Health Therapist in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position involves providing evidence-based psychosocial interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in both one-on-one and group settings. Candidates should possess a master's degree in psychology or a related field, along with strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for independent work and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive pay plus a Fort McMurray Allowance enhances remuneration.

Benefits

Fort McMurray Allowance up to $12,480

Work-life balance

Access to beautiful landscapes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with training in mental health assessment and psychotherapy.
• Experience or training in providing counseling services.
• Active registration eligibility with Alberta regulatory college.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed care through crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, and treatment.
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy.

Skills

Counseling services experience

Psychosocial interventions

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Recovery Alberta (RA) is seeking a passionate and energetic Mental Health Therapist (MHT) looking to make a meaningful impact. This role is working Monday to Friday at the Wood Buffalo Addiction & Mental Health Services (WAMHS) in Fort McMurray. We’re seeking a dynamic individual to work with clients of all ages in both one‑on‑one and group settings. Your superior communication skills will be essential as you deliver psychosocial interventions using a variety of treatment modalities—including individual, family, and group therapy—for individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. You’ll work both independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing evidence‑informed care through crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management, and treatment. We are looking for an individual who believes in delivering the highest standard of patient‑ and family‑centered care in a community context. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, and on the traditional lands of the Metis. Alberta Health Services recognizes that each Indigenous community is diverse in size, culture, and character. Fort McMurray (within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo) is a thriving community with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks in the area, it offers a stunning landscape. Fort McMurray is a family‑forward city, offering work‑life balance and great education to all ages. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, RA 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.

Description:

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.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Mental Hlth Therapist CH/AS/NL
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Mental Health
• Primary Location: Wood Buffalo AMH Services
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 31‑DEC‑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

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Seeking a generalist Mental Health Therapist with experience or training in providing counselling services. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.