Job Description

Your Opportunity:Enhancing community care options for Albertans continue to be a key priority for AHS. Our goal is to provide high-quality diverse community, home, & individual well-being as well as support the long-term mental health & wellness of patients & their families. To support this goal, the North Zone Addictions & Mental Health department has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist within our Multidisciplinary Intensive Treatment Services (MITS) team. It's goal is to provide high-quality, diverse care that enhances community and individual well-being and supports the long-term mental health and wellness of children, youth and their families. This position works independently as a member of a multiple disciplinary team providing evidence informed & best practices in assessment, treatment, addiction & mental health interventions, support & follow up to clients. This is an advanced mental health role providing interventions to address the full range of addiction & mental health issues. Located within Grande Prairie which resides on Treaty 8 territory, the largest treaty by area in the history of Canada. This role is focused on supporting individuals within Treaty 8 and surrounding areas. Creating a safe space for all individuals. A vibrant multicultural city in northwestern Alberta, Grande Prairie (population approx. 70,000) is in the heart of the Peace Region, located 459 kms northwest of Edmonton. This community acts as a regional hub serving people from across Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. It combines small-town vibes with urban amenities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description: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.

• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Mental Hlth Therapist CH/AS/NL
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nordic Court, Multidisciplinary Intensive Treatment Services Team
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Mental Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-FEB-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-FEB-2025
• Temporary End Date: 10-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.12
• Maximum Salary: $54.61
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications: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. Additional Required Qualifications:Valid Class 5 Driver's License (some travels to rural communities may require). Minimum 3-5 years' Mental Health and Addiction experience (preferably in a child and youth community or inpatient mental health setting) is required. Current registration with the applicable professional college. Authorization to perform psychosocial interventions 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 Preferred Qualifications:Established Mental Health training. Experience working with severe and persistent mental health and addiction. Recent experience in a supervisory role within Mental Health and Addiction. Previous experience working within rural and remote locations. Experience working with Child and Youth. Certification as a Psychologist considered an asset.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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