Mental Health Therapist Provincial
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Care Manager for Children Youth & Families Addiction and Mental Health, the Mental Health Therapist (MHT) with the Crisis & Stabilization Team (CAST) will work primarily with the Youth Police and Crisis Team (YPACT). The MHT will work with the Edmonton Police Service providing mental health and risk assessment, triage and referral, as well as crisis intervention, de-escalation and short-term brief solution focused therapy. This is a very mobile position that may also be required to provide Children’s Crisis telephone service along with appropriate intervention and mobile response to crisis situations as needed. The MHT will also be required to liaise with Emergency Room Consultation/ Psychiatry staff, EPS/RCMP and other community partners, as well as have significant knowledge with both facility and community resources to effectively assess and refer clients appropriately. Appropriate documentation and statistical data collection required. The MHT will also be involved in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, and liaison with community partners. This position will require the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and the flexibility to adjust to the demands of ongoing program development. 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:
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Crisis & Stabilization Team (YPACT)
- Primary Location: Inglewood House B
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 21-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 9.67
- Length of Shift in weeks: 3
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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: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 Registered Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Active registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college (CARNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW). Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience providing crisis intervention preferably in a community setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience providing crisis intervention preferably in a community setting. Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments. Extensive knowledge of the resources within Addiction and Mental Health and the community.
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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