Mental Health Therapist Provincial - Virtual Chronic Pain Program
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 12-FEB-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 18-MAR-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:A minimum of 8 years’ experience providing frontline care (e.g., acute, community, tertiary). Clinical experience in chronic pain management (minimum 5 years preferred). Excellent computer skills, including Zoom, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic platforms concurrently. Strong knowledge of mental health & substance use concerns across populations. Knowledge of the substance use & mental health system across the province and resources that may be useful for program participants. Virtual facilitation experience for groups of patients living with complex chronic conditions. Advanced skills in assessment & intervention for individuals of all ages with substance use and mental health concerns, including crisis intervention skills. interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaise with various professionals. Pattern of professional & personal development. Experience in fostering and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships & and listening skills to comprehend, create & communicate concepts and options. Ability to develop and facilitate presentations to convey information or transfer knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:Training on ACT, CBT & DBT. Group-based facilitation training preferred. Experience with a virtual and/or geographically dispersed team. Experience working with patient advisors. Program evaluation, project & change management. Facilitation and/or coordination experience in project planning. Experience with electronic charting (experience with Connect Care/Epic preferred). Ability to work confidently, independently & within collaborative partnerships.
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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