Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Recovery Alberta; High Level; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Mental Health Therapist at the Northwest Health Centre in High Level to deliver psychosocial interventions for both children and adults. The role involves crisis intervention, assessment, referral, case management and diverse treatment modalities within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work (clinical), Occupational Therapy, or Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing with relevant mental health training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree options in psychology, social work (clinical), occupational therapy, or nursing/psychiatric nursing with mental health training and psychotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial interventions using a variety of treatment approaches to individuals and families.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-informed crisis intervention, assessment, referral, and treatment.
• Offer services through a Walk-In clinic and coordinate crisis intervention, case management and referrals.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization)

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

High Level (NWHC) Addiction and Mental Health Services as an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic individual to work as a Mental Health Therapist. If you are passionate about providing excellent addiction & mental health treatment services to children and adults, then this is the ideal career opportunity for you. As a Mental Health Therapist (generalist), you will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment approaches to children and adults experiencing mental health issues. Working both independently and as a team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment. This position is also responsible for providing services to clients access support through a weekly Walk-In clinic.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, RA currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

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: Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Northwest Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Prov
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Northwest Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per Cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to travel during inclement weather. Working alone conditions from time to time.

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North Zone RA, High Level, Northwest Health Centre