Mental Health Therapist Provincial
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Adult Addiction and Mental Health
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Addiction and MHS
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 26-DEC-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: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:Evidenced strong practical working ability to integrate various evidence-based paradigms into clinical practice (screening, crisis intervention, assessment, case formulation and treatment plan based on at least two evidence-based theories (not frameworks), direct counselling, and consultation). Knowledge of the addiction and mental health resources within Recovery Alberta - South Zone and the populations served, is essential. Candidates should have at least three years of counseling experience in addiction and mental health as a clinician. Current registration with one of the following regulatory colleges is required: ACOT, ACSW, CAP, CLPNA, CRNA, or CRPNA.
Preferred Qualifications:Three years’ experience in in the field of Addictions and Mental Health or equivalent services required with five years related services preferred. Non-violent crisis intervention and suicide intervention training.
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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