Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced mental health professional to join our team at Red Deer Children's AMH! The ideal candidate will have a completed and valid license under the Health Professions Act, be knowledgeable and have significant experience working with children and families, be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and be motivated to learn and develop their clinical skills within a team environment. The Red Deer Children's AMH portfolio, including this position, supports the full breadth of programs including outpatient clinical services, Unit 39 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, PChAD, Step Up Step Down and PES (Psychiatric Emergency Supports) At times, there may be a requirement to work within a community agency in Red Deer. 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 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.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Mental Health Therapist Prov

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Child, Youth and Families, Addiction and Mental Health

Primary Location:

Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

04-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

14-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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:

Completed licensure under the Health Professions Act. Experience working with Children, youth and families in a mental health setting

Preferred Qualifications:

5 Years Experience working with children, youth, and families is considered an asset. Certification in Play Therapy, EMDR, or other trauma related modalities considered an asset.