The Mental Health Therapist with Young Adult Services works in partnership with designated Post Secondary Institutions (PSIs) to provide care for post-secondary students. The PSIs included are University of Alberta, MacEwan University, NAIT, NorQuest, Concordia University, Yellowhead Tribal College, Makami, and The Kings University. This role supports students and their families who require more intensive, specialized, or sustained intervention, ensuring smooth transitions to appropriate AMH services within the broader system of care. Post-secondary students fall within the peak age for first onset of mental illness, with many experiencing the emergence of mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorders during this life stage. Advances in psychotherapeutic medications and early intervention have enabled more individuals living with mental illness to pursue post-secondary education. As a result, campuses are increasingly home to students navigating both academic demands and complex mental health needs. In addition to the clinical landscape, students face a unique transitional life stressors: balancing full-time studies with part-time work, living independently for the first time, adapting to new roles and expectations, and forming peer relationships in unfamiliar environments. This stage also often includes increased exposure to both social and recreational alcohol or substance use, which may further exacerbate existing mental health concerns. Working from a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and developmentally attuned framework, the Mental Health Therapist delivers comprehensive assessment, intervention, and system navigation tailored to each student’s needs. The role emphasizes collaborative care planning, risk management, and strong communication with PSI clinicians to promote continuity, accessibility, and timely care.
As the 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: Young Adult Services - Post Secondary Institutions Clinical Team
- Primary Location: Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 27-MAR-2027
- 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
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology; or master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; or master's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; or master's degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Social Worker candidates must have ACSW authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions. Candidates must have active registration and be in good standing with their applicable regulatory college in Alberta (e.g. CRPNA, CRNA, ACSW, CAP, or ACOT). 3-5 years' experience in a community mental health and addictions care setting providing case management/psychosocial interventions for mental health and addiction related disorders. Current CPR (BLS Level C – Health Care Provider) and NVCI is required. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle for work-related travel is required. Experience providing therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing crisis/urgent supports in a community setting as well as working alongside community partners. Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous populations and applying trauma-informed, culturally safe practices. Strong understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization, with the ability to build respectful partnerships and deliver services using anti-oppressive and culturally responsive approaches.
