Mental Health Therapist Provincial

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Red Deer Addiction & Mental Health Clinic. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow a positive workplace culture that encompasses a culture of care and professional growth. Red Deer is in Central Alberta, midway between the major cities of Edmonton and Calgary. Red Deer has all the conveniences and Big Box Stores of a small city but with the rural small town friendly community. Red Deer has all the amenities you need: great school systems, well-equipped hospitals and health centers. One of the best reasons to relocate to Red Deer is how cost-effective the city is. The city also has low rent and housing prices compared to other cities of its size. A one-bedroom apartment in the city costs anywhere from $800 to $1,200 CAD per month, and suburban family townhomes can be rented for about $1,000 to $1,800 CAD a month. 3 Reasons People Love Living in Red Deer: https://andrewrussell.ca/living-in-red-deer/ Red Deer, AB Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Redfin: https://www.redfin.ca/ab/red-deer This position is transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta.

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.

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 (1500 characters. Skills and abilities. Add a period at the end of each sentence, do not use bullets): Completion of one of the following programs will be considered: Bachelor of Social Work including training and experience in mental health assessment and psychotherapy and who have Psychosocial Intervention Authorization. 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. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with: Related master’s degree including training in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy or, Experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Minimum of 3 years of relevant mental health experience. Completed licensure under the Health Professions Act. Direct client care includes responding, screening, and prioritizing service, conducting necessary assessment and providing treatment to clients including mental status and risk assessments and therapy. Therapy. 5 years' experience in mental health/addictions. Non-Graduated driver's license (non-GDL). Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

3+ years of community mental health practice. Skilled in short term therapy modalities.