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Assessor Coordinator Degree

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February 18 2025
Expected expiry date: February 25 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health,
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 42147
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 02/17/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Services - Regina
  • Apply Before 02/25/2025, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: V46522

Expected Start Date: March 03, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Community Outreach and Support Team

Type: Casual (x2); no guaranteed hours

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary Community Outreach and Support Team, the Assessor Coordinator provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a community mental health and addictions population. The Community Outreach and Support Team provide crisis intervention, support, assessment and follow-up plans to clients in the community who are in crisis or require assistance. The team also assists in the successful stabilization and/or transition of acute patients from hospital/detox to community or alternatively to prevent admission/readmission by providing short term acute mental health/addiction services to those who present in crisis. Follow-up may include brief monitoring/support, referral to appropriate community organizations/support networks or collaboration with existing supportive organizations. Prevention of ongoing or future crisis is a goal of the program. The model of service is mental health and addiction outreach and crisis intervention. Services are provided through extended hours (days, evenings and weekends).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Recognized degree/diploma in nursing, social work degree or addiction counsellor degree.
  • Must have a current practicing registration with their professional association.

Experience

  • One year of recognized experience (postgraduate) in working within community mental health and addiction services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and interventions required to enable clients to sustain stability.
  • Knowledge of a variety of addiction and harm reduction strategies and interventions required to enable clients to sustain stability.
  • Knowledge of community resources is essential.
  • Work experience with mental health and addictions community outreach and competence in delivering mental health and addiction crisis interventions.
  • Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, case planning, and consultation experience.
  • Able to work independently and in a self-motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and other agencies in the community.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency skills.
  • Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act.
  • Demonstrated consultation and public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal competence including effective problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated communication skills - both written and oral.
  • Ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system

Other Information

  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
  • Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • Must have a valid driver's license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
  • Basic computer/keyboarding skills.
  • Ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts.
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

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.