Mental Health Therapist Staff

April 1 2025
Expected expiry date: April 9 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Therapy Services
Moose Jaw, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 49761
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 04/01/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital
  • Apply Before 04/09/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 180627

Expected Start Date: April 28, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Connected Community Care - MHAS

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Hours of Work: shifts of 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: No

Job Description: The incumbent is accountable for the provision of direct concurrent mental health and addictions services to adults and their families. These services include case management, individual and group counselling and public educations/consultation in the area of mental health and addictions. The incumbent shall apply recovery principles and function within practices of Mental Health and Addictions program management model.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 2 years working experience in community mental health and addictions services

Education

  • Degree in Nursing or relevant Health Sciences Degree acceptable to the Employer

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
  • Nursing diploma is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Sask Model of Recovery Services and motivational assessment process
  • Ability to facilitate educational and skill development groups
  • Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
  • Above avg. clinical assessment,case planning, consultation & supervision skills
  • Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
  • Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
  • Work co-operatively/effectively with other staff members/external partners

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
  • Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
  • Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.

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.