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MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

School-Based Mental Health | Barrhead, AB | Permanent Full-Time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected Alberta-based mental health organization committed to delivering holistic, evidence-informed, and compassionate care to children, youth, and families. Our client operates a school-based mental health program that brings clinical services directly into the communities where children live and learn — reducing barriers and bridging mental health and educational needs through a coordinated, interprofessional model.

The Mental Health Therapist will be embedded within community schools in Innisfail, working as part of a collaborative team alongside educators and clinical colleagues to provide assessment, treatment, and family support. This program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners, and local school divisions.

Our client's identity is held in strict confidence throughout this recruitment process.

POSITION DETAILS

Shift Structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Location: Barrhead Alberta

FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year

Status: Permanent

Classification: Mental Health Therapist

Union: In-scope

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of assigned children and youth, and develop individualized and family treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team
• Formulate diagnoses using the DSM-5-TR or other appropriate diagnostic tools, and develop corresponding treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions using a variety of developmentally-appropriate, evidence-based treatment approaches to support patients in achieving their therapeutic goals
• Facilitate or co-facilitate Parent Support Groups and Multi-Family Therapy Groups using psycho-educational and psychodynamic approaches (including DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing)
• Arrange and facilitate transition meetings with community schools prior to patient discharge from the program
• Complete written discharge summaries for referring therapists and psychiatrists to ensure continuity of care
• Serve as an active, contributing member of an interprofessional clinical team for assessment, treatment, case review and consultation
• Follow organizational policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing
• Minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions
• Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
• Knowledge of and experience in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family interventions and crisis intervention

Considered Assets:

• Training and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to practice culturally-safe therapeutic interventions
• Excellent assessment, treatment and case management skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work activities, and manage a clinical caseload independently
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the team
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office products, including application to formal clinical writing

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (at the candidate's expense)
• Satisfactory Child Intervention Check
• Must obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided) and be physically able to perform all required interventions
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

HOW TO APPLY

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is managing all aspects of this recruitment on behalf of our client. To express your interest, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to Prosperity Workforce Solutions. All applications are handled with complete discretion.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.