Job Description

Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor this position will work in Community Addiction and Mental Health as part of the Enhanced Services for Women team. Using recovery-oriented systems of care you will work to support equity deserving pregnant people, isolated pregnant or postpartum individuals having difficulty accessing support on their own. This program offers screening, assessment, treatment, navigation support and group facilitation to pregnant and postpartum individuals struggling with substance use and/or mental health concerns. There is an outreach component to this position and services can be offered at clinic or out in the community. Consultation with relevant stake holders is a key aspect in connecting clients with community agencies and other resources to support clients to meet their needs. Some committee work may be involved as needed. Other duties may be assigned that align with the scope of the role. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.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 Registered Occupational Therapists.

• Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Addiction and Mental Health
• Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.48
• Maximum Salary: $52.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:Completion of one of the following programs: a Master\xc2\xbfs degree in Psychology, a Bachelor\xc2\xbfs degree in Social Work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention, a Master\xc2\xbfs or Bachelor\xc2\xbfs degree in Occupational Therapy with similar educational components, a Bachelor\xc2\xbfs degree in Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling, or a Bachelor\xc2\xbfs degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college. Additional Required Qualifications:Two or more years of counselling experience. Training in Motivational Interviewing and knowledge of harm reduction related to substance use. Understanding of recovery-oriented systems of care. Preferred Qualifications:As required.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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