Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting directly to the Care Manager, Learning and Development Clinic; and to the Program Manager, School Services, Children, Youth and Families Addiction and Mental Health, the Mental Health Therapist will work collaboratively with the consulting Child Psychiatrist, parents, teachers, social workers and other service providers to provide support to child and adolescent clients to address emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns. This individual will value and appreciate collaboration and evidence informed practices. The successful individual will demonstrate a high degree of independence and ability to understand and navigate 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: consultation, assessment and treatment, teaching, liaison with community service providers and school personnel. The role requires that the incumbent work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Eligible candidates should possess one of the following: Master's degree in Psychology; Master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy and who have Psychosocial Intervention Authorization; Master's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; Master's degree in Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; Registration with Appropriate Regulatory College under the HPA.

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: Children Learning and Development
• Primary Location: East Edmonton Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 13-AUG-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.42
• Maximum Salary: $52.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of one of the following programs: master's degree in Psychology; master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; master's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; master's degree in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable regulatory college. Additional Required Qualifications:

Candidates with the following qualifications will be considered: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with considerable experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with: a) A related Master's degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy or, b) Considerable experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Minimum of 3 years' of relevant mental health experience. Must have excellent assessment skills. Must have formal clinical training and knowledge in child and adolescent mental health. 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. An excellent attendance record must be demonstrated through previous employment and references. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children/adolescents with mental health concerns/diagnoses is required. 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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