Mental Health Therapist 2024-2025
Mental Health Therapist 2024-2025
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Fort Vermilion School Division
Mental Health Therapist
The Fort Vermilion School Division is accepting applications for a Mental Health Therapist 1.0 FTE) to coordinate and provide services in High Level and surrounding communities. The Mental Health Therapist will work within a collaborative team that provides a range of prevention proactive and intervention services within inclusive school environments in an effort to develop nurture and enhance the mental and emotional wellbeing of children youth and families.
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
- Masters Degree in Counseling/Educational Psychology/Social Work with clinical designation or related health sciences field
- Eligible for membership with the appropriate professional body in Alberta if applicable
- 3 years experience in child youth and family counseling
- Experience in clinical assessment and therapy
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Experience with universal and targeted skill building programming in schools
- Strong understanding of an educational setting
- Ability to establish rapport with students families and community agencies
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaborative skills
- Experience leading a team
- Ability to lead and supervise others
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required
- Understanding of local cultures an asset
- Knowledge of Fort Vermilion School Division schools and community agencies an asset
Start Date: September 3rd 2024
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary range from $78000 to $92941 per year depending on qualifications and experience
- Benefits will be provided after 90 calendar days of employment.
- Maximum of 200 days around the operational days within the school year calendar
Specific details regarding this position may be obtained from Natalie Morris Associate Superintendent of Learning / Supervisor of Learning Services Connectivityat.
Application must include:
- A cover letter
- Resume outlining educational background including postsecondary education and experience
- Transcripts of postsecondary education
- Names addresses and contact information of at least 2 current references
Vulnerable Sector Check & Intervention Record Check:
- A Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check (if applicable) will be required prior to employment.
- Click here for more VSC / IRC information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
