Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting directly to the Manager or designate, this Children\'s Mental Health Therapist will work collaboratively with Addiction and Mental Health staff, psychiatry, public health and school personnel to provide support to the child and adolescent clients to address emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns. The service is delivered in multiple settings. This individual will value and appreciate collaboration and evidence-informed practices. The successful individual will demonstrate a high degree of independence and the ability to understand and navigate the potential complexities of working across different systems. This individual will have a proven positive track record of working with complex issues relating to the mental health of children, youth and/or families. Responsibilities include screening, consultation, assessment and treatment, teaching, liaison with families, community service providers and school personnel. The role requires that the incumbent work independently as well as within a larger multidisciplinary team. Drayton Valley is a town in central Alberta, Canada with population of 7,000 although has many amenities from downhill ski club to many restaurants,shops outdoor activities you certainely will find many things to do depending on your personal preferences . It is located on Highway 22 approximately 133 kilometres (83 mi) southwest of Edmonton. It is surrounded by Brazeau County, known for its vast oil fields. The town is located between the North Saskatchewan River and the Pembina River. \xe2\x80\x9cBig trees over big buildings. Winding rivers over winding traffic. Drayton Valley is full of tranquility, adventure, and connection - a community where you\'re a somebody\xe2\x80\x9d. This position is eligible for the Rural Capacity Investment Fund (RCIF) recruitment initiative, up to $25000. RCIF HOME | Rural Capacity Investment Fund (rcif-alberta.ca)

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.

• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Addiction & Mental Health
• Primary Location: Drayton Valley Com/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 04-OCT-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $41.12
• Maximum Salary: $54.61
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Must have excellent assessment skills. Must have formal clinical training and knowledge in child and adolescent mental health. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with mental health concerns/diagnoses is required. The successful candidate must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of community stakeholders and service providers. Preferred Qualifications:

Formal training in child and adolescent mental health therapeutic interventions such as CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy would be extremely beneficial. Experience working with Child and Family Services, Health Partnership Initiatives, Multicultural groups would be 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.

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