Alberta Health Services’ Child, Youth, and Family Addiction and Mental Health program based in Lethbridge, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Mental health therapist. Alberta Health Services’ Child, Youth, and Family Addiction and Mental Health program provides specialized support and care for young individuals and families. It offers a range of services including counseling, therapy, and intervention programs tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and their families. It promotes early intervention and long-term recovery, enhancing the well-being of Alberta’s youth and families. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Child, Youth and Family Addiction and Mental Health
Position: Mental health therapist/CH/AS/NL
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $41.12 – $54.61 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Category: Mental Health
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 0.80
Location: 200 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C9, Canada
Work Location: Melcor Centre
Shift: Days, and Evenings (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 8
Job ID: ALB00421631
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Master’s degree in Psychology or master’s degree in Social Work (clinical specialization)
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of two years of mental health experience required (5 years preferred) in a community setting with children, youth and families
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy, or a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy
- The candidates should possess a master’s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy and have authorization to perform mental health psycho-social intervention
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college and should demonstrate competency in family therapy
- The candidates should demonstrate competency in computer skills and virtual service delivery and a valid class 5 driver’s license
- The candidates should hold a Bachelor of Social Work, including training and experience in mental health assessment and psychotherapy and possess psychosocial intervention authorization
- The candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related Master’s degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy, or considerable experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy
- The candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a related Master’s degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy, or experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide consultation and therapeutic direction to community partners and child advocacy centers and support capacity building in allied professionals
- The candidates should be able to perform evening work to meet the needs of children, youth, families, and communities
- The Mental Health Therapist should be able to use a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, and group) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties
- The candidates should be able to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management, and treatment
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!