Mental Health Clinician

Under the direction of the Care Manager of CYF the Mental Health Clinician will work as a part of the centralized intake team, collaborating on the delivery of care for individuals, families and/or communities seeking support, direction and/or intervention related to addiction and/or mental health related concerns. The Mental Health Clinician will be responsible for the screening, navigation, intake, clinical assessment, crisis management, crisis intervention of clients with addiction and mental health conditions. Responsibility to ensure the care needs identified are put in place and offered. The Clinician will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members, and the clients support system, as required, to determine a plan of care - that is unique to each, based on the presenting problems/issues. Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, critical thinking, and de-escalation skills 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.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. You will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews, and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required. You may have the opportunity to participate in program planning, development and to provide supervision to practicum students. This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Registered Occupational Therapists.

Completion of a master's degree in psychology; a bachelor's degree in social work incorporating education in mental health assessment, brief counseling, and crisis intervention; a master's or bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with similar educational components; a bachelor's degree in nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling; or a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychologist, and Occupational Therapist. Social Workers and Psychologists: Completion of bachelor’s degree in social work- (authorization to perform psychosocial interventions) or psychology. Active or eligible registration with Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW) or the College of Alberta Psychologist (CAP). Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse: Completion of an accredited nursing or psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).

Minimum 3 years direct experience working in the addiction and mental health field community and crisis experience. Strong knowledge of addictions and mental health disorders, experience in using the DSM - V diagnostic system. Strong working knowledge of the addictions and mental health system and resources within AHS Edmonton Zone and surrounding communities. Connect Care experience an asset.