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Mental Health Therapist Staff

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February 20 2025
Expected expiry date: February 27 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing, Population Health, Therapy Services
Yorkton, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 42902
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 02/19/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre
  • Apply Before 02/27/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 167879

Expected Start Date: March 06, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Chronic Disease Management Collaborative

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 25, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: Yes

Job Description: The Primary Health Care (PHC) Counselor reports directly to the Primary Health Care Manager-Central. Professional peer review and responsibility will be maintained through a joint accountability to Mental Health/Addictions through the Manager of the Clinical Team and Manager of Crisis Assessment Team. The PHC Counselor is an integral member of the primary health care team, in a collaborative, co-location model. As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the incumbent is primarily responsible for ongoing mental health and psychosocial services for their clients. The services to be delivered through this position include screening and assessing the needs of referred clients and determine a relevant treatment plan which may include short term intervention with the counselor and/or case management or referral to other community programs. The PHC Counselor initiates and/or participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. He/she promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. This will be done in accordance with Sunrise Health Region mission statement and Integrated Primary Health Services policies and procedures of the facility and department.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills
  • Basic - Presentation skills
  • Advanced - Leadership skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Basic - Capability to transform systems: Champion and orchestrate change

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches
  • Knowledge in LEAN management system
  • Knowledge in applicable Acts
  • Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Travel required

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.