Mental Health Clinician
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Addictions and Mental Health Supported Housing, NiGiNan Housing
- Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-NOV-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-DEC-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.48
- Maximum Salary: $52.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of a master's degree in psychology; a bachelor's degree in social work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention; a master's or bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with similar educational components; a bachelor's degree in nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling; or a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years of relevant mental health and addiction experience, with preference given to community settings. Strong skills with crisis intervention, assessment and relationship building. Experience in providing psychosocial interventions. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP) is required. A vehicle and willingness to transport clients to appointments (as needed) is required. Extensive knowledge of community resources.
Preferred Qualifications:Excellent communication and self-management skills. Flexibility, openness, and a desire to be a strong team player. If registered with the ACSW, preference will be given to those with authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions.
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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