Mental Health Clinician
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Mental Health Clinician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Geriatric Mental Health Substance Use in Later Life
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.48
- Maximum Salary: $52.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of one of the following programs: a Master's degree in Psychology, a Bachelor's degree in Social Work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention, a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with similar educational components, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Full registration with a professional college under the Health Professions Act. Provisional registration not appropriate in this role. Social Workers require restricted activities designation. 2 years’ experience of Geriatric Mental Health. 2 years’ experience facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic groups. 2-3 years’ experience in Addictions providing assessment and therapeutic intervention to patients with a broad range of addictions. 3 years’ experience in mental health in an area of sufficient acuity and complexity to provide skill in mental health assessment, risk assessment, provisional diagnoses for clients with a broad range of diagnoses. Basic computer skills including Outlook, MS Word and Excel required. A demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships with diverse professionals required. Experience working in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong individual and group therapy skills is an asset. Strong communication and presentation skills is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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