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Mental Health Therapist Staff

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November 19 2024
Expected expiry date: November 26 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 26888
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 11/18/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Swift Current Community Services
  • Apply Before 11/26/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 190556

Expected Start Date: December 19, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Transition Team

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 08, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: Yes

Job Description: In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Mental Health and Addictions services, the incumbent is accountable for provision of direct concurrent mental health and addiction services to adults and their families. These services will include individual, group and family counselling, case management, and public education/consultation in the area of mental health and addictions. The incumbent shall function within the practice principles of the Mental Health and Addictions Services program management model.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field
  • Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Other Education and Training

  • Bachelor Degree acceptable to the employer
  • Bachelor Degree in a health related field

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Time management skills
  • Advanced - Counseling skills
  • Intermediate - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
  • Sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity/responsibility
  • Can design, conduct, evaluate educational training to various targeted audiences
  • Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
  • Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
  • Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
  • Ability to function effectively in periods of high stress/emergent situations
  • Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
  • Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
  • Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients
  • Ability to conduct training programs for caregivers and other groups
  • Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge of addictions screening and assessment tools and procedures
  • Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
  • Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
  • Accurately triage addiction(s), collectively develop a recovery and case plan.

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Adhere to established Mental Health Services policies and procedures
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.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.