AHS Employment – Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Job Description:

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, group) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ of relevant mental health experience. Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• A minimum of 3 years direct crisis experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Formal clinical training in triage, intervention, stabilization and case management skills, preferably in a community setting.
• Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments.
• Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health and the community.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license as work-related travel is required.

Job Details:

Company: Alberta Health Services

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Edmonton, AB, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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