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Mental Health Therapist

2011-14651
Permanent Full Time
Whitecourt
Whitecourt Healthcare Centre
Whitecourt Healthcare Centre
HSAA Professional Collective Agreement
1
2011-12-08
2012-01-18  Time: 23:59
As soon as agreed upon with the successful candidate

7.75 per shift, 10 shifts in a 2 week shift cycle Shift Pattern: Days
Effective April 1, 2010 $34.58 - $45.94
The Mental Health Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, clinical consultation, case management, education and referral services for clients, and their families as appropriate, with mental health issues. Actively participates in community development and mental health promotion activities for the purpose of enhancing mental wellness and healthy lifestyles. Assists in providing in-service education for staff and other service providers. Establishes effective liaison with agencies and professionals in both the public and private sectors.
Formal Education:
  • Master's Psychology or Bachelor Social Work or BSc. Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing (RPN)or Occupational Therapy required
  • Master's Psychology, Master's Social Work, Master's Nursing, Master's Occupational Therapy or Degree in Psychiatric Nursing desired
    • Experience:
  • One year direct work with people experiencing mental illness and mental disorders required
  • Three years experience with people experiencing mental illness and mental disorders desired
  • Work experience in rural Mental Health desired
  • knowledge of play therapy is desired
    • License(s), Certificate(s), Professional Membership(s):
  • Registration in appropriate professional association in the province of Alberta (eligibility for registration may be considered)
  • Non-violent crisis intervention certification
  • Suicide assessment training and DSM-IV training
    • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
  • Knowledge and skills in computer and software programs
  • Able to build a rapport and strong professional relationships with Mental Health professionals
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Flexible, self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as a part of a multidisciplinary consultation team
    • Physical Effort/Strength Required:
  • Frequent physical demands include sitting, walking, carrying equipment and supplies, and driving as required

    • Vehicle Required - Required to provide a vehicle for business use; along with acceptable driver's abstract and proof of business insurance
    • Driver's License Required


     

    Lois Ryan-Ottley, MSc RSW, Area Manager, Addiction & Mental Health Services-North Zone Fox Creek, Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Onoway, Slave Lake & Wabasca #20 Sunset Blvd Whitecourt, AB T7S 1M8 Phone: 780-706-4294 Fax: 780-706-7154 Email: lois.ryan-ottley@albertahealthservices.ca 
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