Mental Health Therapist Provincial

Your Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced mental health professional to join our team at Red Deer Children's AMH! The ideal candidate will have a completed and valid license under the Health Professions Act, be knowledgeable and have significant experience working with children and families, be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and be motivated to learn and develop their clinical skills within a team environment.

The Red Deer Children's AMH portfolio, including this position, supports the full breadth of programs including outpatient clinical services, Unit 39 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, PChAD, and Step Up Step Down/Sub Acute treatment. At times, there may be a requirement to work within a community agency in Red Deer. You will be primarily situated at the Red Deer clinic and will primarily work day shifts.

Description: As a 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.

Classification: Mental Health Therapist Prov Union: HSAA Prof/Tech Unit and Program: Child Youth and Family Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Services Primary Location: Sheldon Kennedy Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 07-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.

75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.93 Maximum Salary: $59.68 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Psychology; a master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) with education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; a master's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy; or a master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing with training and experience in mental health assessment and the provision of psychotherapy.

Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college. Additional Required Qualifications: Completed licensure under the Health Professions Act.

Preferred Qualifications

5 Years Experience working with children, youth, and families is considered an asset. Certification in Play Therapy, EMDR, or other trauma related modalities considered an asset.