Assessor Coordinator Degree
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the incumbent is responsible for the screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services in the former health region. The Intake Facilitator provides screening, triage, assessments for urgency/risk, and coordinates case assignments. The position facilitates crisis response and short-term support for services to clients presenting with a variety of mental health and addictions issues. The Intake Facilitator provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Requirements
- Experience working with mental health and addictions clients
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Basic - Crisis management skills
- Basic - Assessment skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Intermediate - Time management skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge of community programs/services
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to triage cases
- Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior.
- Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal development
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
- Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care
- Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
- Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
- Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
- Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
- Knowledge in legal requirements set forth by provincial regulatory bodies
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
- Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Bachelor of Addictions Counseling is acceptable
- Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable
- Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
Responsibilities
- Screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services.
- Provides screening, triage, assessments for urgency/risk, and coordinates case assignments.
- Facilitates crisis response and short-term support for services to clients presenting with a variety of mental health and addictions issues.
- Provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
