Mental Health Therapist Staff
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Location: Yorkton, SK S3N 0A1
Description:
Job Description
Position #: 167879
Expected Start Date: May 01, 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
Other Education and Training
Competencies
Knowledge and Abilities
Other Information
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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Position #: 167879
Expected Start Date: May 01, 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 Nursing (BScN)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
- Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
- Basic - Capability to transform systems: Champion and orchestrate change
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in LEAN management system
- Knowledge in applicable Acts
- Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Travel required
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
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.
About the Team
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 Mtis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.