Mental Health Therapist – 1.0 FTE Permanent

About The Aspen Region

The Aspen region covers several communities, including Athabasca, Barrhead, Wabasca, McLennan, and Westlock. Each community provides ample opportunity for recreational, club, and community events all year round.

About The Aspen PCN

The Aspen Primary Care Network (PCN) first became operational in 2010, serving three communities. Since then, we have grown to include partnership between family physicians in Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead, Swan Hills, Kinuso, High Prairie and Wabasca, Alberta. In total, the PCN has 43 participating physicians serving approximately 30,000 residents within our region.

Our priorities are to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention, and to enable successful self-management of chronic diseases and conditions.

Position Summary

The Aspen Primary Care Network is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist (MHT) for the communities of High Prairie, Mclennan and Falher, all located in Northern Alberta. The Mental Health Therapist will work under a Physician-led Collaborative Care Model. The incumbent will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing evidence informed and best practices in assessment, treatment, support and follow-up to child, youth, and adult populations. This is an advanced mental health role required to perform the restricted activity of Psychosocial Interventions to address a range of mental health issues.

This is a 1.0 FTE permanent position (77.5 hrs biweekly). Hours may vary to accommodate clinics and/or physician offices and/or classes. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Works to full scope of practice providing comprehensive care to child, youth, and adult populations
Provide psychosocial interventions specific to mental health and/or addictions to individuals and their families using various therapeutic approaches
Collaborate with outside agencies to provide the most effective care for patients and families
Compose regular progress reports for physicians
Collaborate with the patient and physician to develop and implement treatment plans

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Bachelors Degree in Social Work (with Psychosocial Intervention Authorization). Master’s in Social Work preferred. Other specialties would be considered, including specific registered counseling designations
Must have a minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience with child, youth, and adult populations
Must have excellent assessment skills
Must have formal clinical training and knowledge in child, youth, and adult mental health. CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy training considered an asset
Experience working with Child and Family Services, Health Partnership Initiatives, and school programs would be an asset
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children, youth, and adults with mental health and/or addictions concerns/diagnoses is required
Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of community stakeholders and service providers
Certifications in: Applied Suicide Intervention, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention would be an asset
Must be registered with or eligible to be registered with specific regulatory body

Conditions of Employment

Proof of a clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector is required
Completion of reference checks
Current Registration with relevant licensing body (submitted annually)
Current CPR
Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

To Apply

The Primary Care Network Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to lphillips@aspenpcn.ca
This position will remain posted until filled.