Assessor Coordinator Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • North Battleford, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assessor Coordinator - Degree is responsible for the screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services (MHAS) in the Saskatchewan Health Authority. This role involves providing screening, triage, assessment for urgency/risk, and coordinating case assignments. The position also facilitates crisis response and short-term support for clients presenting with various mental health and addictions issues. Additionally, the Assessor Coordinator - Degree offers consultation to Community Agencies and Programs regarding available services within Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Knowledge of concurrent medical, psychiatric and substance abuse
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning.
• Knowledge/ability using MH&A screening to meet mental/physical needs of clients
• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Responsibilities

• Screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services (MHAS).
• Provides screening, triage, assessment 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 (MHAS).
• Travel within the service delivery area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level