MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST School-Based Mental Health | Barrhead, AB | Permanent Full-Time Prosperity Workforce Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected Alberta-based mental health organization committed to delivering holistic, evidence-informed, and compassionate care to children, youth, and families. Our client operates a school-based mental health program that brings clinical services directly into the communities where children live and learn - reducing barriers and bridging mental health and educational needs through a coordinated, interprofessional model.

The Mental Health

Therapist will be embedded within community schools in Innisfail, working as part of a collaborative team alongside educators and clinical colleagues to provide assessment, treatment, and family support. This program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners, and local school divisions.

Shift Structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Permanent Classification: Mental Health Therapist Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of assigned children and youth, and develop individualized and family treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team Facilitate or co-facilitate Parent Support Groups and Multi-Family Therapy Groups using psycho-educational and psychodynamic approaches (including DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing) Arrange and facilitate transition meetings with community schools prior to patient discharge from the program Follow organizational policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records Master's degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation),



occupational therapy or nursing Minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) Knowledge of and experience in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family interventions and crisis intervention Considered Assets: Training and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services Advanced proficiency with MS Office products, including application to formal clinical writing Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (at the candidate's expense) Satisfactory Child Intervention Check Must obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided) and be physically able to perform all required interventions Our client is committed to the well-being of the people who make this work possible. Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services Adaptable Spending Account - choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, RRSP or Pension contributions Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match Five paid wellness days plus a December holiday break Up to 12 weeks of parental leave top-up Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual Indigenous Learnings Day and other training events Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events and team celebrations #

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