Mental Health Therapist Crisis Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is looking for a Mental Health Therapist in High Prairie. The role involves providing crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment services as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and be eligible for registration with Alberta's regulatory college. Additionally, understanding Indigenous cultures is essential. This position offers competitive pay and a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta regulatory college.
• Experience in mental health assessment and psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services to clients.
• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach to mental health care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Psychotherapy

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization)

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity

Come experience the unique rewards of rural healthcare! We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist to provide crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, and treatment services at the High Prairie Health Complex. In this vital role, you'll provide services in a flexible and responsive manner in order to meet client needs and foster a shared care approach to mental health services. You'll work with a multi‑disciplinary team and interact with clients through walk‑in services, booked appointments and occasional travel to our satellite communities. Having an understanding and respect for Indigenous culture, history, and health practices is essential. With nearby parks, trails, and lakes, the friendly town of High Prairie is a great place to enjoy ATVing, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing and birdwatching. Other advantages include the lower cost of living, stress‑free commute and 20‑minute drive to Lesser Slave Lake. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, this is an ideal opportunity for you! 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.

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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Mental Hlth Therapist CH/AS/NL
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addictions
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02‑JAN‑2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.