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Recovery Alberta is seeking a Mental Health Therapist Prov at the Northern Addictions Centre to work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering psychosocial interventions for adults facing addiction and mental health challenges.
The role requires advanced education in psychology/mental health and registration with Alberta regulators, with 3–5 years preferred. 1.0 FTE, dayshift, Saturday/Sunday off, salary range shown, with a remote retention allowance up to $3,000 annually.
Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor and under the direction of the Area Manager, this position works independently as a member of a multiple disciplinary team providing evidence informed and best practices in assessment, treatment, addiction and mental health interventions, support and follow-up to clients. This is an advanced mental health role required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial interventions to address the full range of addiction and mental health issues. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, RA 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.
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.
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.
As required.
Minimum of 3-5 years mental health experience in comprehensive mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy. Training in crisis intervention, assessment and case management skills. Current CPR/BLS certification.
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