At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide mental health support and treatment to individuals facing challenges in a collaborative team environment.
- Company: Join a community-focused healthcare team in picturesque Mayerthorpe, Alberta.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential recruitment incentive, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Experience with Indigenous communities is a plus; enjoy a fulfilling career in mental health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and engaging community.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing required.
The predicted salary is between 51336 - 62744 $ per year.
Mayerthorpe is proud of its community. Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills, steeped in rich agricultural history, and bustling with friendly businesses and engaging recreational activities – this town truly is Everybody’s Community. A great place to set roots, an active agricultural community boasts a charming main street, numerous amenities and friendly community connections. Mayerthorpe is a small town in central Alberta and approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton.
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. As an active and supportive treatment member, you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of a Return for Service agreement. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
As a 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.
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.
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.
Mental Health Therapist II employer: HealthCareCAN
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