Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Alberta Health Services; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to make a significant impact on the lives of children and youth in a suburban community. This role involves providing comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a supportive team environment. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while addressing the needs of families facing psychological and behavioral challenges. Join a passionate team committed to fostering community connections and enhancing the well-being of youth and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with clinical specialization.
• 3-5 years of direct clinical experience with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment and treatment planning for children and youth.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support families.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Assessment

Communication Skills

Case Management

Solution Focused Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Systems Therapy

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Connect Care

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Are you a passionate & seasoned mental health & addictions professional who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, youth, & families living in a suburban community? The Fort Saskatchewan AMH Community Clinic is seeking an Addiction & Mental Health Therapist (AMHT) to join our small but mighty team. In this role, you will be providing addiction and mental health assessment, treatment planning and case management for children and youth in the Fort Saskatchewan area. This position offers the opportunity to grow and have a big impact on the life trajectory of children and youth and their families and it supports community connection. The AMHT provides mental health assessment, treatment, case coordination, crisis intervention & consultation to children, youth & their families experiencing psychological, emotional, social, substance misuse or behavioral difficulties. This position may also facilitate groups &/or Walk-In sessions within the larger Children, Youth & Families Addiction and Mental Health portfolio. The therapist works as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing services within the clinic setting as well as working collaboratively with community partners. The therapist will provide services from a family centered, concurrent capable care framework, addressing the needs across the continuum of care. We currently offer services during daytime hours; however, we may expand hours to include weekends &/or evenings. This position also attends in-person meetings at Sherwood Park Clinic. 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.

Acute Care Alberta: Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: Y Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Children, Youth and Families Addiction and Mental Health Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 18-MAY-2025 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025 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 Required

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:

To be successful in this role, you will have strong organization skills and thrive on being self-directed in your work. You will have adept communication and assessment skills and be comfortable navigating potential complexities of working across different systems and working with complex issues. Candidates with the following qualifications will be considered: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with considerable experience in mental health assessment and intervention. An equivalent level of education and experience will be considered. Registration in a professional regulatory body as defined by the Health Professions Act (CRNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW). Registered Social Workers must be authorized to perform psychosocial interventions and designation as a Clinical Social Worker is preferred. 3-5 years of direct clinical experience with the focus on children, youth and their families, preferably in a community mental health setting. Formal training in a therapeutic modality of intervention may include, but is not limited to, Solution focused Therapy, CBT, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, etc. Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite. Experience in Suicide Risk Management (assessment and intervention). Current CPR certification. Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training. Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Provisional status with current registration with CAP will be considered. Connect Care experience is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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