Mental Health Therapist

Your Opportunity:

Whitecourt is an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise with lush boreal forests and scenic rivers acting as the backdrop for year-round adventures. Whitecourt’s friendly community offers family programming and activities year-round, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, and cultural experiences. Whitecourt’s business community brings unique character and offerings for residents and visitors to enjoy. Whitecourt is a town in Northern Alberta, approximately 177 km northwest of Edmonton and 279 km southeast of Grande Prairie at the junction of Highway 43 and Highway 32. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide emergent intervention, screening, risk and mental health assessment, and provisional diagnostic and treatment planning services to adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. This position is responsible for assessment/intervention, direct assistance in problem-solving and short- and long-term case management, focusing on functional living skills and community stabilization for those with short-term and chronic mental health issues in a variety of community settings. Direct client care includes responding, screening, and prioritizing services, conducting necessary assessments and providing treatment to clients including mental status and risk assessments and therapy. 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.

Classification: Mental Health Therapist CH/AS/NL
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
Primary Location: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 14-APR-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
Date Available: 24-APR-2025
Temporary End Date: 05-OCT-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $41.12
Maximum Salary: $54.61
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

As an active and supportive treatment member, you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. We'll help provide support for your transition, training, and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of local Indigenous communities and experience in Indigenous culture. Understanding the politically sensitive nature of working with multiple culturally diverse individuals and groups.