Mental Health Therapist at Alberta Health Services
Fort McMurray, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 25

Salary

41.12

Posted On

28 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
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. The Community Addiction Team with Recovery Alberta in stunning Fort McMurray is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join the team. This role focuses on providing therapeutic support to individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges, with a particular emphasis on children and youth. The successful candidate will deliver direct therapeutic interventions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized care plans, and actively participate in case consultations, team meetings, and community outreach initiatives. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, and be flexible to work rotating weekly shifts, including days and evenings, with Saturdays and Sundays off. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of those navigating complex mental health and addiction concerns. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, and on the traditional lands of the Metis. It is Canada’s boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks in the area, it offers a stunning landscape and a great view of the Northern Lights. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to use a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, and group) to 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, case management and treatment.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Mental Hlth Therapist CH/AS/NL
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Addiction and Mental Health Services
  • Primary Location: Wood Buffalo AMH Services
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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