Mental Health Therapist

Your Opportunity : 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. Reporting to the area manager and the clinical supervisor, this position entails providing assessment, diagnosis, case management and treatment by way of mental health therapy to clients of all ages. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing 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 treatment, crisis intervention, consultation, and case management. The position works with children and adults, community agencies, other members of the mental health and addictions team as well as the multidisciplinary team at large. The Mental Health Therapist will also be involved in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, liaison with community partners, provide support with students and new staff orientation and other related duties as required. This position also includes supporting the mental health clinic with intakes and crisis intervention as needed.With a population of approximately 6000, St. Paul is located hours Northeast of Edmonton. The area of St. Paul is well known for its agricultural and oil and gas industry. Enjoy the beautiful local trails, lakes and creeks surrounding the area with convenient access to unlimited outdoors activities such as golfing, hiking, fishing, swimming, hunting or ATV / snowmobiling to name a few.

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.

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, case management and treatment by way of mental health therapy to clients of all ages using a range of modalities (individual, family, group).
• Perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention as part of mental health treatment.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; deliver evidence-informed treatment, crisis intervention, consultation, and case management.
• Collaborate with children, adults, community agencies, and other members of the mental health and addictions teams, and participate in the multidisciplinary team at large.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development, liaison with community partners, and support for students and new staff orientation.
• Support the mental health clinic with intakes and crisis intervention as needed.

• 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.

As required.

As required.