Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 9013517

Expected Start Date: September 11, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Esterhazy District Medical Clinic

City/Town: Esterhazy

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset


• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care


• Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health Care

Education

• Degree in Human Services field acceptable to the employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Excellent documentation skills


• Communication skills


• Critical thinking skills


• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide brief, solution focused interventions


• Ability to follow structure and maintain routine


• Knowledge of community resources


• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change


• Knowledge of motivational interviewing


• Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act


• Ability to lead group activities


• Ability to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Ability to work under stress


• Adherence to the Code of Ethics.


• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care


• Ability to support improved functioning.


• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act 


• Ability to work flexible hours


• Demonstrate accountability, promptness, dependability, professionalism


• Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills


• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required


• Previous experience leading and facilitating group activities preferred


• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice


• Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association