Mental Health Therapist Provincial
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Children, Youth & Families Addiction and Mental Health
- Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-OCT-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 27-OCT-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Master’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology with considerable experience in mental health assessment and intervention. An equivalent level of education and experience will be considered for candidates with considerable experience in pediatric mental health assessment and intervention within an acute-care setting and extensive knowledge in psychotropic medication management and administration. Registration in a professional regulatory body as defined by the Health Professions Act (CARNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW). Registered Social Workers must be authorized to perform psychosocial interventions and designation as a Clinical Social Worker is preferred. Provisional status with current registration with CAP will be considered. 3-5 years of direct clinical experience, within the last 5 years, with the focus on children, youth and their families. CPR, NVCI training. Excellent interpersonal skills, computer proficiencies, and well developed written and verbal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Advanced knowledge and skill in psychiatric conditions, crisis intervention, mental health & risk assessment, assessment and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders is required.
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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