Mental Health Therapist

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Your Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional to join our team at Red Deer Children’s AMH! The ideal candidate will have a completed and valid license under the Health Professions Act, be knowledgeable and have significant experience working with children and families, be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and be motivated to learn and develop their clinical skills within a team environment. The Red Deer Children’s AMH portfolio, including this position, supports the full breadth of programs including outpatient clinical services, Unit 39 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, PChAD, and Step Up Step Down/Sub Acute treatment. At times, there may be a requirement to work within a community agency in Red Deer.

Description:

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, 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.

Classification:Mental Health Therapist ProvinUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHDepartment:RedDeer Mental Children’s MentPrimary Location:Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth CtrMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.80Posting End Date:05-OCT-2021Employee Class:Regular Part TimeDate Available:25-OCT-2021Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:8Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:OtherMinimum Salary: $39.42Maximum Salary: $52.36Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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:

Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Family Therapy, or related field. Completed licensure under the Health Professions Act.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 Years’ Experience working with children, youth, and families is considered an asset. Certification in Play Therapy, EMDR, or other trauma related modalities considered an asset.