Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
10 Jul, 25
Salary
39.48
Posted On
23 Jun, 25
Experience
3 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Your Opportunity:
This is a unique position within the Central that offers you a wide range of experience and opportunities to positively impact the lives of those living with or caring for individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns. 49th Street drop-in, is a program that provides a wide range of addiction and mental health services such as system navigation, screening, assessment, intake, referral, consultation, single counseling sessions and crisis Interventions. Interventions with our clientele and/or their families can occur in the clinic, or through outside agencies dependent on the identified needs. This exciting role also works closely with many stakeholders such as EMS, RCMP, PCN’s, community agencies, emergency departments, our acute care environments and the broader AMH portfolios within the zone. This position will join the rest of our multi-disciplinary team of professionals who provide quality, client focused, recovery based, concurrent capable, culturally appropriate care to those seeking supports/services within Addictions and Mental Health. As the Mental Health Clinician, you will be required to perform psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities with 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, and treatment. 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.