Mental Health Therapist Provincial
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Classification:
- Mental Health Therapist Prov
- Union:
- HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program:
- Young Adult Services - Post Secondary Institute Clinical Team
- Primary Location:
- Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 13-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 30-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 28-MAY-2028
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 2
- Shifts per cycle:
- 10
- Shift Pattern:
- Days
- Days Off:
- Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary:
- $44.93
- Maximum Salary:
- $59.68
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Master's degree in Psychology; a master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) with education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; a master's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy; or a master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Graduate degree in a health-related discipline (e.g. Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy). Social Worker candidates must have ACSW authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions. Candidates must have active registration and be in good standing with their applicable regulatory college in Alberta (e.g. CRPNA, CRNA, ACSW, CAP, or ACOT). Experience working in a community setting. Current CPR (BLS Level C – Health Care Provider) and NVCI is required. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle for work-related travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Therapist at Recovery Alberta will assess and treat young adults with mental health needs through individual therapy and clinical support. The role covers day-shift work at the Edmonton Mental Health Clinic and travel for work-related duties.
Requirements
Candidates need a master's degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or nursing, with mental health assessment and psychotherapy training. They must be registered or eligible for registration with an Alberta regulatory college, have community experience, and hold current CPR and NVCI certification.
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Community mental health
- Working with young adults
- Driving
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Mental Health Therapist
- psychotherapy
- mental health assessment
- clinical counselling
- CBT
- DBT
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- young adults
- post-secondary
- community mental health
- Alberta
- Edmonton
- HSAA
- psychology
- social work
- occupational therapy
- psychiatric nursing
- CPR
- NVCI
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- CPR BLS Level C
- NVCI
- ACSW authorization
Fields of study
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
Own vehicle
Yes