Mental Health Therapist CH/AS/NL - Lethbridge, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:

• Addiction and Mental Health Shared Mental Health Care Services is seeking an experienced, skilled, enthusiastic team member for the temporary role of FTE Mental Health Therapist.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of services, including behavioral health care and shared care services, conducting screenings, assessments, treatment planning, harm reduction, case management, and therapeutic interventions.
• They will maintain accurate client documentation, complete referrals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• This individual must possess clinical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a non-AHS environment while facilitating service connections.
• Regular consultation and education for medical clinic staff on addiction and mental health topics will also be part of the role.
• Reports to the Manager of Addiction and Mental Health Shared Mental Health Care Services.

Description:

• As the Mental Health Therapist, you will utilize various treatment modalities to support individuals facing mental health challenges, working autonomously and within a collaborative team.
• Your responsibilities include crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management, and treatment provision using evidence-based practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Psychiatric Nursing, with mental health assessment and psychotherapy training.
• Active or eligible for registration with the applicable regulatory college in Alberta.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, or Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Nursing with related Master's degree or significant experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy.
• Authorization for mental health psycho-social intervention is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• As Required.