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Mental Health Therapist Staff

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January 10 2025
Expected expiry date: January 17 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 35427
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 01/09/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Swift Current Community Services
  • Apply Before 01/17/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 189049

Expected Start Date: January 20, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions - Federal Funding

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 24 shifts of 8 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: Reporting to the Manager Mental Health & Addictions the incumbent assists in the development and implementation of programs for youth with serious emotional, behavioral and mental health & addictions problems. This includes the delivery of group educational activities, life skills programming, addictions programming and family work.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Minimum of one year experience in the area of child and youth mental health

Education

  • Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

  • Advanced - Written Communication Skills
  • Intermediate - Time management skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Data entry skills
  • Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in youth mental health impacts and systems of complex care
  • Knowledge of Matrix Addictions Programming
  • Knowledge in appropriate treatment modalities for adolescents and their families
  • Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
  • Ability to competently use computers and software applications
  • Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
  • Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
  • Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
  • Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
  • Accurately triage addiction(s), collectively develop a recovery and case plan.
  • Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
  • Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
  • Knowledge in child development, family systems theory and attachment theory
  • Knowledge in mental health/illness impacts related to children and adolescents
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal development
  • Ability to assess, treat and implement mental health plans for youth & families

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • Adhere to established Mental Health Services policies and procedures
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

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.