Mental Health Therapist in Calgary

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Part-Time | Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Part-Time | Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615

Rate of Pay: : $44.93 - $59.68

Date Competition closes

November 05, 2026

Please note

This site is opening non-union. Further, this posting will be used to fill a number of positions. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred available line(s) during the application process and may select more than one option.

Offer Acceptance Timeline

Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared to make a timely decision upon receiving an offer Position

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Mental Health Therapist, as part of the care team, provides comprehensive assessment, and treatment of mental health disorders and symptoms for residents.

The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment and care plans. The role will collaborate with the care team to integrate psychosocial, behavioural, and environmental interventions to address complex presentations (mental illness and concurrent disorders, responsive behaviours, cognitive impairment, etc.). The Mental Health Therapist contributes to the design, delivery, and evaluation of individual and group-based therapeutic programming to support recovery, quality of life, and behavioural stability.

The role will be responsible for oversight and evaluation of program delivery.

Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, the role ensures mental health considerations are embedded in care planning and service delivery, while providing clinical consultation and guidance to staff to enhance team capacity in responding to complex mental health and behavioural needs. Other duties as assigned.

Program Summary

Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm‑reduction, trauma‑informed, person‑directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in social work or psychology or related discipline including Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with training and

Experience In Mental Health Assessment And Provision Of Psychotherapy

• Active registration in good standing with the applicable regulatory body
• Authorization/competency to perform psychosocial interventions (restricted activity)
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and privacy standards (e.g. MHA, ATIA, POPA)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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