Mental Health Therapist Prov

Recovery Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta in Red Deer seeks an experienced Mental Health Therapist to join the Sheldon Kennedy Centre team on a 0.80 FTE, temporary part-time basis. The role provides outpatient mental health services for children, youth and families within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will apply individual, family and group modalities, participate in crisis intervention, assessment, referral and case management, and collaborate with programs across the Red Deer clinic and related units, with

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, or related clinical field with licensure eligibility.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta regulatory college.
• Experience with children, youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed assessment and treatment in crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Deliver individual, family and group modalities within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in referral, case management and collaboration across services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Education

Master's in Psychology

Master's in Social Work (clinical)

Master's or Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Master's in Nursing / Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional to join our team at Red Deer Children's AMH! The ideal candidate will have a completed and valid license under the Health Professions Act, be knowledgeable and have significant experience working with children and families, be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and be motivated to learn and develop their clinical skills within a team environment. The Red Deer Children's AMH portfolio, including this position, supports the full breadth of programs including outpatient clinical services, Unit 39 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, PChAD, and Step Up Step Down/Sub Acute treatment. At times, there may be a requirement to work within a community agency in Red Deer. You will be primarily situated at the Red Deer clinic and will primarily workday shifts.

Description:

As a 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.

• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Prov
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services
• Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Prov
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services
• Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology; a master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) with education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; a master's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy; or a master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completed licensure under the Health Professions Act.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 Years Experience working with children, youth, and families is considered an asset. Certification in Play Therapy, EMDR, or other trauma related modalities considered an asset.