Psychosocial Rehab Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Calgary is seeking a Psychosocial Rehab Assistant to support therapeutic programming in mental health care. The role involves working with children and adolescents, assisting in implementing treatment plans, and requires knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions. Successful candidates will hold a relevant diploma or degree, with preferred qualifications including knowledge of trauma-informed care practices and attachment theory. This position offers a part-time schedule with shifts on days and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care.
• Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic programming within Mental Health programs.
• Support the implementation of individual and group program plans.

Skills

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Therapeutic interventions

Attachment Theory

Collaborative Problem Solving

Trauma Informed Care

Education

Diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

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.

Description:

The Psychosocial Rehab Assistant (PSRA) works with a multidisciplinary team assisting with therapeutic programming within an in-patient or day treatment Mental Health program. Under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Family Counselors, the Psychosocial Rehab Assistant also supports the implementation of individual and group program plans for children and adolescents admitted to the mental health care unit. Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development, and therapeutic interventions is essential to optimal patient care. This specific PSRA opportunity involves offering therapeutic support to patients who may be holding in Emergency Department or who are placed 'off service' in medical units throughout the hospital.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Psychosocial Rehab Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mental Health Patient Care Unit
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.45
• Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $31.13
• Maximum Salary: $38.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care or completion of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and application of the Attachment Theory. Knowledge and application of Collaborative Problem Solving. Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care. Completion of the Brain Story.