Psychosocial Rehab Assistant

Reporting to the Manager of Children's Day Treatment Program, the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Assistant provides day to day milieu support for children (ages 7-13) all genders, from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status, with complex mental health issues and associated developmental, cognitive and behavioural disorders. Service is provided in the context of family-centered care and may include liaison and collaboration with relevant community agencies, including schools. Responsibilities may include participation in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development and program evaluation as required, student education, and other related duties as required. Appropriate documentation and statistical data collection is required. PSRA staff may become involved in situations where clients escalate and a safety risk to themselves or others. In these cases the PSRA would work collaboratively with the other regulated health professionals and leadership to determine appropriate safety planning. Protocols regarding restraint, seclusion and other forms or behavior management are in place and PSRA staff are required to report on all incidents to their direct Manager. The position requires the incumbent to work independently exercising sound judgement and decision-making skills based on previous experience and education while remaining within the scope of their professional practice. Decisions relate to interventions for clients presenting with complex mental health disorders. There can be extended periods of standing given the nature of the support role. This can be to facilitate treatment groups or day to day activities. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

The Psychosocial Rehab Assistant (PSRA) works with a multidisciplinary team assisting with therapeutic programming within an in-patient or day treatment Mental Health program. Under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Family Counselors, the Psychosocial Rehab Assistant also supports the implementation of individual and group program plans for children and adolescents admitted to the mental health care unit. Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development, and therapeutic interventions is essential to optimal patient care. This specific PSRA opportunity involves offering therapeutic support to patients who may be holding in Emergency Department or who are placed 'off service' in medical units throughout the hospital.

Completion of diploma in Social Work or Child and Youth Care or completion of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology .

Diploma in Human Services field such as child development, addictions, social work, nursing is required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or other Human Services field preferred Suicide Risk Assessment training 1-2 years' experience working in a multidisciplinary mental health team. 1-2 years' experience working with children and adolescents with mental illness. Must be registered with appropriate college as per education and role (ie. ACSW, CARNA)

Completion of Brain Story Certification Preferred. Collaborative Problem Solving Training preferred.