Mental Health Therapist Provincial
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Unit 35/36 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.82
- Posting End Date: 19-JUL-2022
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 29-JUL-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $39.42
- Maximum Salary: $52.36
- 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:Experience working with children and families required. Minimum of 2 years direct clinical experience with the focus on children/adolescent and their families. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, and provide hands on care to patients in unpredictable, urgent situations.
Preferred Qualifications:Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or Effective De-Escalation Techniques training preferred. Suicide risk assessment and safety planning. Experience working with diverse populations. Knowledge of child development and family systems theories
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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