Mental Health Therapy Assistant
- Classification: Mental Hlth Therapy Asst AUX
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Addiction and Mental Health Outreach
- Primary Location: Regional Resource Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-JUL-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 24-JUL-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $24.23
- Maximum Salary: $28.22
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of diploma in Social Services or equivalent may be considered. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Current First Aid certification. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI). Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2-3 years working in a community-based health care or human services setting with individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health disorders. Knowledge of community resources relevant to client population is essential. Training in Non-violent Crisis Intervention and suicide intervention training required. Well-developed reasoning, problem solving skills, conflict resolution skills, and effective communication skills are required. Highly flexible and able to adapt when faced with competing demands. Ability to engage and support individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges. The successful candidate will have effective time management skills and demonstrate knowledge and skills in addressing crisis situations.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working with the vulnerable population in an Outreach capacity 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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