Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 9013517
Expected Start Date: September 11, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Esterhazy District Medical Clinic
City/Town: Esterhazy
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466
Travel Required: No
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset
• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care
• Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health Care

Education

• Degree in Human Services field acceptable to the employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Excellent documentation skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide brief, solution focused interventions
• Ability to follow structure and maintain routine
• Knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act
• Ability to lead group activities
• Ability to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under stress
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to support improved functioning.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrate accountability, promptness, dependability, professionalism
• Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Previous experience leading and facilitating group activities preferred
• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice
• Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association