Mental Health Therapist- Temporary Full-Time
$87,235–$115,918 year
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct psychosocial assessments, risk screenings, and brief counseling for individuals experiencing psychological or emotional problems within a multidisciplinary team. Facilitate workshops, support groups, and psycho-educational sessions to promote mental health and self-management skills. Collaborate with family physicians on case consultations and coordinate referrals for complex concerns while documenting all care in the Electronic Medical Record. Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and community engagement activities such as health fairs. Perform duties in a goal-oriented, strengths-based therapeutic environment with evening and weekend shifts available.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work
- Registration with either the College of Alberta Psychologists or Alberta College of Social Workers
- Experience working with culturally diverse and vulnerable persons
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification
- Preferred minimum of 3 years experience in providing psychosocial interventions and counselling therapy to individuals, families, and/or groups
- Experience with facilitating psycho-educational and/or support groups with adults
- Prior experience working in a health care setting and/or with multidisciplinary professional teams
- Strong clinical competencies- including psychosocial assessments and the application of psychotherapeutic treatment models
- Ability to identify and administer appropriate brief screening tools and questionnaires (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Advanced skills in crisis interventions and self-harm risk management strategies
- Awareness and sensitivity in working with diverse and vulnerable populations, including: Cultural and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, persons with disabilities and chronic illness, refugees, the elderly, and economically disadvantaged individuals
- Working knowledge of community and in-patient mental health services, crisis-support resources, and associated referral processes
- Able to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary team and with family physicians
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of, and adherence to, the Standards of Practice for the appropriate accrediting body
- Computer literacy including, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook calendar/email management, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
- Multilingual
- Ability to travel on public transportation or a valid driver's license with access to own vehicle in good repair
- Evening and weekend scheduled hours may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred Education & Certifications: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification
- Preferred Experience: Preferred minimum of 3 years experience in providing psychosocial interventions and counselling therapy to individuals, families, and/or groups
- Preferred Experience: Experience with facilitating psycho-educational and/or support groups with adults
- Preferred Experience: Prior experience working in a health care setting and/or with multidisciplinary professional teams
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