Mental Health Therapist Provincial – Alberta Health Services

Title of the Job: Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Your Opportunity:The Mental Health & Addiction Stabilization Team (MAAST) is an extension of the Pediatric Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (PCLPS) at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. MAAST is a client-centered, recovery-oriented program that provides assessment, intervention and stabilization for children admitted to the Stollery with underlying acute mental health and/or addiction concerns that do not require immediate psychiatric care. This program supports inpatient and outpatient medical care teams by providing consults to clarify current mental health presentations and provide a comprehensive mental health & addiction assessment, safety planning, and referrals. Additionally, the Mental Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health assessment, treatment, case coordination, crisis intervention and consultation to children, youth experiencing psychological, emotional, social and/or behavioral difficulties to children presenting with comorbid physical and psychiatric symptoms. The Therapist will provide linkages to community services and collaborate with physicians, parent(s) or guardians and community professional. 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 been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.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.

• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Children, Youth & Families Addiction and Mental Health
• Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-OCT-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 27-OCT-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• 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

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:Master’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology with considerable experience in mental health assessment and intervention. An equivalent level of education and experience will be considered for candidates with considerable experience in pediatric mental health assessment and intervention within an acute-care setting and extensive knowledge in psychotropic medication management and administration. Registration in a professional regulatory body as defined by the Health Professions Act (CARNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW). Registered Social Workers must be authorized to perform psychosocial interventions and designation as a Clinical Social Worker is preferred. Provisional status with current registration with CAP will be considered. 3-5 years of direct clinical experience, within the last 5 years, with the focus on children, youth and their families. CPR, NVCI training. Excellent interpersonal skills, computer proficiencies, and well developed written and verbal skills. Preferred Qualifications:Advanced knowledge and skill in psychiatric conditions, crisis intervention, mental health & risk assessment, assessment and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders is required.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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