Mental Health Clinician

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager and Clinical Supervisor this position will work in Community Mental Health and Addictions as part of the outpatient clinic, primarily supporting Walk-in Single Session Counselling out of the Sheldon Kennedy Center of Excellence on the Red Deer Polytech grounds. The clinician will provide single session therapy to walk-in children, youth and families. The MHC will be supported in intersession from the clinical supervisor and consultation team. Consultation with relevant stake holders is a key aspect in connecting clients with community agencies and other resources to support clients to meet their needs. Group development and facilitation will also be part of the job description. Other duties may be assigned that align with the scope of the role. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. You will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews, and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders. You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required. You may have the opportunity to participate in program planning, development and to provide supervision to practicum students. This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Registered Occupational Therapists.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services
• Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Mental Health Clinician EXCZ
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services
• Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl