Mental Health Therapist
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist CGY
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (CMH)CLARESHOLM CLINIC
- Primary Location: AMHB Claresholm
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-APR-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-MAY-2021
- Temporary End Date: 03-NOV-2021
- 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: $37.85
- Maximum Salary: $50.33
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Masters of Social Work or Registered Psychologist with Psychosocial Intervention Authorization. Active or eligible for registration with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Minimum 2 years of experience providing assessment, treatment and discharge to a generalist population with mental health and addiction concerns within the last 5 years. Training and experience in individual and group therapy modalities. Competency in using the DSM V with provisional diagnosis. Advanced crisis management skills including but not limited to Suicide Risk assessments, intervention and treatment, de-escalation skills and the ability to triage the client’s wellness and utilize the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the client.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience using performance metrics (i.e. feedback informed treatment). Training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and/or other evidence-based modalities. Understanding of Concurrent Capable Practices. Experience providing supervision to practicum students.
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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