Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Care Manager for Children Youth & Families Addiction and Mental Health, the Mental Health Therapist (MHT) with the Crisis & Stabilization Team (CAST) will provide mental health and risk assessment, triage and referral, as well as crisis intervention, de‑escalation and short‑term brief solution focused therapy. This position will require the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and the flexibility to adjust to the demands of ongoing program development. The MHT works as part of CAST and will be required to respond to community homes/agencies to provide mobile Mental Health risk assessment and short‑term intervention. The MHT will be required to provide Children’s Crisis telephone service along with appropriate intervention and response to crisis situations as needed. In addition, scheduled time providing Walk‑in services utilizing a Solution Focused approach will be expected. The MHT will also be required to liaise with the Urgent Clinic Psychiatrist, Emergency Room Consultation/ Psychiatry staff, the Psychiatrist on‑call, EPS/RCMP and other community partners, as well as have significant knowledge with both facility and community resources in order to effectively assess and refer clients appropriately. Appropriate documentation and statistical data collection required. The MHT will also be involved in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, liaison with community partners and other related duties as required. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to use a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, and 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.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Crisis & Stabilization Team, Crisis Position
• Primary Location: Inglewood House B
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21‑AUG‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08‑SEP‑2025
• Hours per Shift: 9.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 95
• 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

Main Responsibilities

• Mental health and risk assessment
• Triage and referral
• Crisis intervention and de‑escalation
• Short‑term brief solution focused therapy
• Mobile Mental Health risk assessment and short‑term intervention
• Children’s Crisis telephone service
• Walk‑in services utilizing a Solution Focused approach
• Liaison with Urgent Clinic Psychiatrist, Emergency Room Consultation/Psychiatry staff, Psychiatrist on‑call, EPS/RCMP and other community partners
• Documentation and statistical data collection
• Participation in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, and liaison with community partners

Required Qualifications

• 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

• Consideration will also be given to Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy or, considerable experience in mental health assessment and treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant mental health experience.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health and the community.
• Connect Care experience is preferred.

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.