Mental Health Therapist Staff

January 10 2025
Expected expiry date: January 17 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Estevan, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35560
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/09/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations St Josephs Hospital - SHA
  • Apply Before 01/17/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 184528

Expected Start Date: February 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Rehabilitation

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The incumbent will provide Mental Health clinical services to adults displaying a wide variety of psychiatric, emotional or behavioral problems related to their mental health, and their families. These services will include individual, group, and family counseling, and case management through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Chemical Dependency or another Degree accepted by employer

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

  • Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
  • Proficient in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet and power point
  • Sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity/responsibility
  • Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to design and provide in-service training to other professionals
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
  • Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
  • Ability to report client information in accordance with professional standards
  • Ability to prioritize

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Travel within Saskatchewan
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About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.