Mental Health Therapist - Children's Mental Health Liaison
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Liaison provides mental health consultation services for individuals of all ages presenting in the Emergency Department, including screening, assessment, crisis intervention, triage, and referral to appropriate services and supports. The position also maintains a child and youth mental health therapy caseload, providing screening, assessment, treatment, case management, and coordination of care with families, schools, and community partners. Responsibilities include consultation, education, discharge planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support client-centered care. The incumbent works independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team and serves as a resource regarding community-based addiction and mental health services. Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000 people. Drayton Valley offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to practice to their full scope, develop strong relationships with patients and colleagues, and enjoy a balanced quality of life surrounded by Alberta’s natural beauty. Enjoy the benefits of a welcoming community with access to amenities, recreations and other services while avoiding the challenges often associated with larger urban centers.
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: Clinic
- Primary Location: Drayton Valley CHC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.93
- Maximum Salary: $59.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:This position will require the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and the flexibility to adjust to the demands of ongoing program development. The Mental Health Liaison works as a collaborative support service to provide mental health, addiction and risk assessments to the adults and youth referred. The Mental Health Liaison will be required to liaise with other staff in the hospital as well as have significant knowledge with both facility and community resources in order to effectively assess and refer clients appropriately. Knowledge of the Alberta Mental Health Act is essential. Appropriate documentation and statistical data collection required. Liaise with community partners and other related duties as required. Membership in professional association/college as per The Health Professions Act. Cultural competency in trauma traditions and healing practices that support addiction and mental health prevention, recovery and health promotion. Mental Health assessment and crisis response, addiction counseling and therapy applying therapeutic modalities. Therapy experience with therapy modality training. 5 years' community experience in mental health/addictions.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
