Mental Health Therapist Staff
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Location: Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1A1
Description:
Job Description
Position #: 161900
Expected Start Date: April 14, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre
City/Town: Meadow Lake
Department: Primary Care Site - PHC Meadow Lake Professional Staff
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2025
FTE: 1
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: No
Job Description:
As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the Mental Health Therapist-Staff is responsible for providing general mental health and substance use services to patients, including screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence. The incumbent must have strong proven clinical skills and be able to make independent clinical decisions. Access to a clinical supervisor is limited. The incumbent will also participate in the evaluation of counseling services, in the development of referral processes and assist in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position.
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 #: 161900
Expected Start Date: April 14, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre
City/Town: Meadow Lake
Department: Primary Care Site - PHC Meadow Lake Professional Staff
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2025
FTE: 1
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: No
Job Description:
As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the Mental Health Therapist-Staff is responsible for providing general mental health and substance use services to patients, including screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence. The incumbent must have strong proven clinical skills and be able to make independent clinical decisions. Access to a clinical supervisor is limited. The incumbent will also participate in the evaluation of counseling services, in the development of referral processes and assist in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor of Psychology is acceptable
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Writing skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- 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.