Mental Health Therapist - Child Health Clinic
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- Allied Health
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- COV00051221 Requisition #
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- Jul 11, 2025 Post Date
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Child Health Clinic - Pediatric Kids in Care
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: One of the following educational credentials is required to be considered: Baccalaureate Degree (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), or Masters' Degree (Masters of Arts in Psychology; Masters of Science in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing; Masters of Social Work), Masters of Clinical Counseling. Current registration with the appropriate professional college or association is required. Authorization from the applicable professional college in order to perform psychosocial interventions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. Successful completion of professional licensing exams. Previous pediatric experience providing psychosocial interventions (individual/family/group therapy) with children and families. Advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. Proven ability to work effectively with an inter-professional team and community partners. Once in the position the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete (if not already completed) the following training programs: Non-violent crisis intervention (or equivalent), Suicide risk assessment and safety planning, Trauma informed care, Brain Story, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Preferred Qualifications:Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent. Suicide risk assessment and safety planning training. Trauma informed care training. Brain Story education. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training. Working knowledge and/or experience working with Children and Family Services an asset. Role-specific Connect Care Allied Health-ambulatory training. The combination of education and clinical experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.