Mental Health Therapist

Wage Range

$41.58 to $54.75

0.8 - 1.0 FTE (part-time or full-time, permanent)

Start Date

January 2, 2024

Location(s)

Edmonton Community Health Hub North, Rundle Health Centre,other locations within the Edmonton & surrounding area such as member clinics and partner agencies.

ProgramOverview

The Mental Health Therapist works in collaboration with other professionals within a multidisciplinary team to provide 1 : 1 therapy and class facilitation services to patients 14 and up of the Edmonton North Primary Care Network (PCN).

Position

The Mental Health Therapist functions as a secondary referral in a stepped care approach to facilitate the identification and delivery of evidence based 1 : 1 psychotherapeutic treatment that would not otherwise be available to patients with an identified need for psychotherapy.

The PCN’S service model is principled on primary care-oriented practice and a short-term (up to 12 session) therapy model.

Position’s key responsibilities include :

• Working to full scope of practice to provide mental health assessments and individual psychotherapy using a broad range of evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Making autonomous decisions in coordinating care and determiningan appropriate treatment plan for referred clients.
• Develop, support, and maintain a good understanding of the Behavioural Health Consultant model and work in collaboration with them to ensure the mental health needs of clients are met.
• Maintaining accurate records with Electronic Medical Record, including the documentation and communication of a client’s visits with the client’s physician, timely completion and following up with the referring BHC on completion of care or in case of client non- attendance.
• Facilitating group training.
• Assisting in the development of policy and procedures relevant to this position.
• Participating in establishing health promotion programs appropriate to the needs of the Edmonton North population.
• Collaborate and support the other Mental Health Therapists, interdisciplinary team members, departments, and Mental Health Manager or Team Lead as requested or required.
• Supporting patients by linking them to key health care programs, providers, community agencies or resources as appropriate.

Report to

Manager, Clinical Services

Education

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counselling, or Social Work (clinical specialization).
• Active professional registration and in good standing with CAP or an accredited Association under Health Professions Act (proof of active registration and practice is required).
• Certification in a core suite of evidence based therapeutic modalities that can be applied to a variety of common referral reasons (Any of EMDR, GOTTMAN, EFT, DBT, PE, CPT).

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing individual and group therapy in a community agency.
• Cultural competence and experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and related language needs.
• Additional training in other modalities such as EMDR would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-5, trauma informed care and concurrent disorders.
• Experience working with children, youths, adults and couples.

Skills

• Strong assessment, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and integrity.
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities to meet various deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.

Application

Please forward your resume with a cover letter, indicating your salary expectations via our website :

Work Week

38.75 hrs / week with the requirement of an evening shift per week (11 : 45a.m.- 08 : 00p.m.) or as operationally required.

Dated

October 30, 2023

Closing date

November 12, 2023

PLEASE NOTE :

Employment is contingent on a successful current Criminal Background Check, References and Proof of Immunization Status.

The Edmonton North Primary Care Network offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits program.

While we appreciate all interest in our posted positions, only those chosen for interview are contacted.

Equity and Diversity are essential to our organization. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Alberta Human Rights Act, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, marital or family status, age, and / or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.