Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Alberta Health Services; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Rimbey is seeking a Children's Mental Health Therapist to work collaboratively in providing support for young clients facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a related field and clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health, as well as strong assessment skills. This part-time role supports evidence-based practices in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Strong knowledge in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy.
• Registration with applicable licensing body required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents.
• Conduct assessments and consultations with families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal communication

Therapeutic interventions (CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy)

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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. Reporting directly to the Manager or designate, this Children's Mental Health Therapist will work collaboratively with Recovery Alberta staff, psychiatry, public health and school personnel to provide support to the child and adolescent clients to address emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns. The service is delivered in multiple settings. This individual will value and appreciate collaboration and evidence-informed practices. The successful individual will demonstrate a high degree of independence and ability to understand and navigate the potential complexities of working across different systems. This individual will have a proven positive track record of working with complex issues relating to the mental health of children, youth and/or families. Responsibilities include screening, consultation, assessment and treatment, teaching, liaison with families, community service providers and school personnel. The role requires that the incumbent work independently as well as within a larger multidisciplinary team.

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.

Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Recovery Alberta Primary Location: Rimbey Mental Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 29-AUG-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 08-SEP-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 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:

Registration with the applicable licensing body (CRNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW) is required. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Must have excellent assessment skills. Must have formal clinical training and knowledge in child and adolescent mental health. Formal training in child and adolescent mental health therapeutic interventions such as CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy would be extremely beneficial. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with mental health concerns/diagnoses is required. The successful candidate must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of community stakeholders and service providers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Child and Family Services, Health Partnership Initiatives, and Multicultural groups would be an asset.