Mental Health Therapist - Child Health Clinic
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- Allied Health
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- COV00051221 Requisition #
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- 4 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Unit Manager of the Grey Nuns Child Health Clinic, the Mental Health Therapist (MHT) plays a vital and compassionate role in supporting the emotional well-being and mental health of children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment, the MHT is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions, and providing expert consultation services to address a broad spectrum of emotional, social, behavioural, and psychological challenges. Operating both autonomously and as a valued member of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, the MHT contributes to the holistic care of clients through collaborative and client-centered approaches. This includes drawing upon evidence-informed practices and current best-practice models in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, case management, consultation, and referrals. A key component of this dynamic role involves performing the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities—such as individual, family, and group therapy—to support children and families navigating significant mental health concerns. The MHT is committed to fostering resilience, promoting positive development, and empowering clients on their journey toward improved mental health and well-being. Beyond direct clinical care within the Child Health Clinic, the MHT also serves as a vital liaison with community stakeholders and partner agencies. This collaborative outreach helps ensure that clients and their families are supported through a cohesive, responsive, and sustainable network of care that extends beyond the clinic walls and into their communities.
Description:
Description: The Mental Health Therapist primary responsibilities include psychodynamic assessments, formatting treatment plans, primary therapist for an identified case load, discharge planning, liaise with community services, family interviews and participation in various aspects of the program's operational activities. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Mental Health Therapist
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Child Health Clinic - Pediatric Kids in Care
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: One of the following educational credentials is required to be considered: Baccalaureate Degree (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), or Masters' Degree (Masters of Arts in Psychology; Masters of Science in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing; Masters of Social Work), Masters of Clinical Counseling. Current registration with the appropriate professional college or association is required. Authorization from the applicable professional college in order to perform psychosocial interventions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. Successful completion of professional licensing exams. Previous pediatric experience providing psychosocial interventions (individual/family/group therapy) with children and families. Advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions. Proven ability to work effectively with an inter-professional team and community partners. Once in the position the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete (if not already completed) the following training programs: Non-violent crisis intervention (or equivalent), Suicide risk assessment and safety planning, Trauma informed care, Brain Story, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Preferred Qualifications:Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent. Suicide risk assessment and safety planning training. Trauma informed care training. Brain Story education. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training. Working knowledge and/or experience working with Children and Family Services an asset. Role-specific Connect Care Allied Health-ambulatory training. The combination of education and clinical experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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