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Mental Health Therapist Staff

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January 13 2025
Expected expiry date: January 20 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Meadow Lake, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35743
  • Job Category Primary Health Services
  • Posting Date 01/12/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre
  • Apply Before 01/20/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 161900

Expected Start Date: January 27, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre

City/Town: Meadow Lake

Department: Primary Care Site - PHC Meadow Lake Professional Staff

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description:

As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the Mental Health Therapist-Staff is responsible for providing general mental health and substance use services to patients, including screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence. The incumbent must have strong proven clinical skills and be able to make independent clinical decisions. Access to a clinical supervisor is limited. The incumbent will also participate in the evaluation of counseling services, in the development of referral processes and assist in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Psychology is acceptable

Competencies

  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Writing skills
  • Basic - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Travel required
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

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.