Mental Health Therapist Provincial

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to join the Adult Acute Addiction and Mental Health inpatient team at the University of Alberta Hospital. Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team and reporting to the Unit Manager, the Mental Health Therapist Provincial (MHT) is primarily responsible for direct clinical service in the area(s) of screening, assessment, and treatment of individuals with complex addiction and mental health needs, and/or concurrent disorders. Treatment is provided through the use of group and individual psychotherapy. Utilizing evidence-based practice, the MHT will provide inpatient-based assessment, service planning, crisis management, consultation and referral, and psychotherapy support. These individuals typically have complex needs and often multiple diagnoses, including mental health and co-occurring addiction and mental health issues. This includes patients who have poorly controlled conditions but are sufficiently stable to be working toward symptom control and effective, goal-directed self-management plans. Group facilitation skills and concurrent capability are requirements for this position. The MHT works closely with the interdisciplinary team and collaborates with other health and social service providers in treatment planning and transitioning of patient into the community. The MHT, in collaboration with the team, ensures that clinical services are delivered safely, are of high quality, and align with the Addiction & Mental Health Principles of Care for clients, families, and community partners.

As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to use a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, and group) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment.

Master's degree in Psychology; or master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; or master's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; or master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Minimum 3 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience. Extensive knowledge of the resources of Addiction and Mental Health services and supports. Knowledge and experience with providing individual and group psychotherapy using an evidenced-based modality. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Demonstrated Addiction Counselling experience. Experience working in an inpatient environment. Experience working with LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System). Experience with Connect Care. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.