Mental Health Professional - Canada - St. Clement's School

Description

Mental Health Professional

The Integrated School Support Program (ISSP) is an initiative that is funded through the Calgary Police Youth Foundation (CPYF) and has been created to provide a comprehensive and layered approach to support students from a holistic perspective. The goal of the program is to build resilience in children and youth, improve academics over both short and long-term and enhance pro-social behavior.

In partnership with the CPYF, Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Professional to work within the Ponoka Elementary School for a 3 year term.

Reporting directly to WCPS Director/Clinical Supervisor, the Mental Health Professional will provide a psychosocial perspective to assess, plan, and provide culturally sensitive counseling and therapy services to students experiencing mental health challenges.

Assignment:

• Full-time 1.0 FTE Mental Health Professional
• 10 Month contract position, which will be renewed annually for 3 years
• Duties to commence August 28, 2024 and will continue until June 30, 2025
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, ranging form $90,000 - $115,000 per year, plus a comprehensive health benefits package.
• Assignment is located at the Ponoka Elementary School, in Ponoka

Qualifications and/ or Assets:

• Masters degree in psychology; masters degree in social work; psychiatric nursing; or equivalent
• Active registration and in good standing with relevant college as recognized by the Health Professions Act
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities (eg. CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, etc.)
• Training in crisis intervention, assessment and case management skills
• Completion of the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) Brain Story Certification within the first 12 months of employment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Duties:

• Conduct psycho-social assessments to identify mental health needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide counseling and therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.
• Monitor students' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide reports and documentation of assessments for students
• Assists staff with strategies for students encountering learning, behavioral, emotional and social difficulties - this would include in-class support for dysregulated students
• Manage caseload - individual student appointments
• Collaborate with external professional/agencies towards integrated understanding and support of students
• May facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and families.
• Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Provide professional development opportunities for school staff
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Builds and maintains positive, trusting relationships
• Strong organizational skills and time management (multi-task and set priorities to meet various deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Provide program evaluation and reports to CPYF
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Conflict resolution and people management skills
• Is honest and aware of professional or personal limitations and is willing to seek support when needed
• Is flexible, open-minded, learns quickly and adaptable to change
• Computer proficient

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, including the name and contact information of 3 supervisory references, to:

Email:

Director of Education Services,

Clinical Lead and Mental Health Supports

Phone: , ext. 1302

Fax:

6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1P6

Please Note: The successful applicant will be required to provide, at his/her own expense, satisfactory and current vulnerable sector check within twenty working days of an offer of employment.