Job Description

Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity working as a Mental Health Clinician supporting Urgent Mental Health Services out of the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, working out of this site. The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing specialized mental health assessment and consultation services in the context of patients presenting by walk in, referral from emergency departments or other departments within the hospital. Clinicians are responsible for providing mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, referrals and advocacy. Clinically focused liaison and consultation to colleagues within the hospital and with community service providers is also required. 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 a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. You will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required. You may have the opportunity to participate in program planning, development and to provide supervision to practicum students. This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists.

Classification:

Mental Health Clinician

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Addiction and Mental Health Services Urgent Mental Health

Primary Location:

Canmore Boardwalk Building

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

25-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

25-AUG-2025

Temporary End Date:

14-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

6

Shift Pattern:

Evenings

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$39.48

Maximum Salary:

$52.50

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of one of the following programs: a Master's degree in Psychology, a Bachelor's degree in Social Work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention, a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with similar educational components, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years' experience in the Addiction and Mental Health field, acute, community, outreach or intake experience, including crisis experience. Experience working with a multidisciplinary team and community agencies. Experience working with diverse populations. Solid knowledge foundation of intervention and treatment modalities relevant to clinical disorders and psychological and environmental problems, including single session model. Strong critical thinking skill, assessment and intervention skills. Ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity and a heterogeneous client population. Solid knowledge foundation of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and ability to formulate an accurate provisional diagnosis. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. Strong mental health assessment, crisis management and counselling skills. High degree of creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to work independently and to engage and work with a diverse client population. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; high level of interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to set priorities and organize time effectively. Ability to work in a stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a timely manner. Ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity. Proficiency in computer/electronic health record navigation.