Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join their Red Deer Addiction & Mental Health Clinic. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, providing vital therapy to individuals facing significant mental health challenges. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilize evidence-informed practices and a variety of treatment modalities, including individual, family, and group therapies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of care and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in direct therapy for Adult Addiction and Mental Health.
• Proficiency in DBT and CBT for client therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy using various modalities to clients with mental health difficulties.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team for assessments and treatment.

Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Crisis Intervention

Assessment Skills

Case Management

Group Facilitation

DBT

CBT

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Red Deer Addiction & Mental Health Clinic. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow a positive workplace culture that encompasses a culture of care and professional growth. 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.

Classification: Mental Health Therapist
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Addictions and Mental Health
Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 30-MAY-2025
Temporary End Date: 20-APR-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: Not Applicable

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:

Minimum of 3 years working in a direct therapy position within Adult Addiction and Mental Health. Experience facilitating a variety of groups including psychoeducational and skills based. Proficiency with both DBT and CBT with the ability to utilize in therapy with clients. Proficiency with individual therapy, manage a case list, work within tight timeframes, and adhere to policies around total sessions and triggered reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with time limited/goal-oriented therapy in an outpatient adult addiction and mental health setting. Demonstrated understanding of all Addiction and Mental Health programs within Red Deer area. SFBT and Trauma therapy considered an asset.