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Mental Health Therapist Staff

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December 20 2024
Expected expiry date: December 27 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
La Ronge, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 32709
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 12/19/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations La Ronge Health Centre
  • Apply Before 12/27/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 147329

Expected Start Date: February 10, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 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: Provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services. Services delivered include screening and assessing client needs and determining relevant treatment plans. Initiates or participates in community development initiatives, participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site. Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. This will be done in accordance with organization mission statement, policies and procedures.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor Degree in a health related field
  • Bachelor of Psychology is acceptable

Competencies

  • Assessment and intervention skills for individual and group theraphy modalities
  • Computer skills
  • Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Demonstrated skills w/ Addiction and Concurrent disorders assessment/counseling
  • High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
  • Administrative skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
  • Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
  • Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
  • Ability to advocate on behalf of clients, caregivers /extended family members.
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
  • Knowledge of healing practices and indigenous based healing initiatives
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
  • Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
  • Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies

Other Information

  • La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
  • For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • Access to a reliable vehicle

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.