Job Description
Your Opportunity:
In this provincial, remote work position, your opportunity to become an interdisciplinary team member of the innovative Alberta Virtual Pain Program (AVPP) and impact the lives of over +00,000 Albertans currently living with chronic pain. Reporting to the Program Manager, Rehabilitation Advice Line within the provincial Health Link 811 department, this position will have a role in the co-creation and delivery of chronic pain patient and provider education and self-management tools and strategies through virtual group-based classes, webinars, and other online resources. In this position, you will engage with patients, clinicians, and researchers from across the province and provide subject-matter expertise related to mental health in the management of chronic pain. This is a temporary position. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
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.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: Y
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Health Link
Primary Location: Southport Tower
Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.40
Posting End Date: 12-MAY-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 26-MAY-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 24
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.12
Maximum Salary: $54.61
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
A minimum of 10 years’ experience providing frontline mental health care in a variety of healthcare settings. Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in chronic pain management and working with patients living with chronic pain). Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic platforms concurrently. Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use concerns across populations. Knowledge of the substance use and mental health system across the province and resources that may be useful for program participants Virtual facilitation experience for groups of patients living with complex chronic conditions. Advanced skills in assessment and intervention for individuals of all ages with substance use and mental health concerns, including crisis intervention skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaise with various professionals. Ability to work confidently, independently and within collaborative partnerships. Demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Experience in fostering and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key partners within and outside of AHS. Ability to search out and evaluate evidence as required. Requires exceptional verbal, written and listening skills to create and communicate concepts and options. Ability to develop and facilitate presentations to convey information or transfer knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
Training on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Experience working on a geographically dispersed team. Experience in program evaluation. Demonstrated abilities in project management and change management practices and methodologies. Facilitation and/or coordination experience in project planning. Experience with Connect Care/EMR.
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In this provincial, remote work position, your opportunity to become an interdisciplinary team member of the innovative Alberta Virtual Pain Program (AVPP) and impact the lives of over +00,000 Albertans currently living with chronic pain. Reporting to the Program Manager, Rehabilitation Advice Line within the provincial Health Link 811 department, this position will have a role in the co-creation and delivery of chronic pain patient and provider education and self-management tools and strategies through virtual group-based classes, webinars, and other online resources. In this position, you will engage with patients, clinicians, and researchers from across the province and provide subject-matter expertise related to mental health in the management of chronic pain. This is a temporary position. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
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.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: Y
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Mental Health Therapist Provin
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Health Link
Primary Location: Southport Tower
Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.40
Posting End Date: 12-MAY-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 26-MAY-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 24
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.12
Maximum Salary: $54.61
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
A minimum of 10 years’ experience providing frontline mental health care in a variety of healthcare settings. Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in chronic pain management and working with patients living with chronic pain). Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic platforms concurrently. Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use concerns across populations. Knowledge of the substance use and mental health system across the province and resources that may be useful for program participants Virtual facilitation experience for groups of patients living with complex chronic conditions. Advanced skills in assessment and intervention for individuals of all ages with substance use and mental health concerns, including crisis intervention skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaise with various professionals. Ability to work confidently, independently and within collaborative partnerships. Demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development. Experience in fostering and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key partners within and outside of AHS. Ability to search out and evaluate evidence as required. Requires exceptional verbal, written and listening skills to create and communicate concepts and options. Ability to develop and facilitate presentations to convey information or transfer knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
Training on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Experience working on a geographically dispersed team. Experience in program evaluation. Demonstrated abilities in project management and change management practices and methodologies. Facilitation and/or coordination experience in project planning. Experience with Connect Care/EMR.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mental Health Therapist – Alberta Virtual Pain Program position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
