Mental Health Therapist - Adult Community Services
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: EDM MH Adult Care and Supports
- Primary Location: Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-APR-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-MAY-2021
- Temporary End Date: 17-NOV-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.42
- Maximum Salary: $52.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of one of the following programs: master's degree in Psychology; master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; master's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; master's degree in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; Active or eligible for registration with the applicable regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of one of the following programs will be considered: Registered Provisional Psychologist with an AHS internal supervisor; external supervisor may be considered. Full registration as a Registered Psychologist with CAP within three years from the date of hire. When AHS provides the supervised practice, a return for service agreement is required. Bachelor of Social Work including training and experience in mental health assessment and psychotherapy and who have Psychosocial Intervention Authorization. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Related Master’s degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy or, Considerable experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with: Related Master’s degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy or, Experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Minimum of 3 years of relevant mental health experience. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers. Employer provided Suicide Risk Management, and Prevention of Harassment and Violence (PoHV) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge and experience with providing individual and group psychotherapy using an evidenced based modality. Knowledge and experience with substance use disorders and/or process addictions preferred.
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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