Assessor Coordinator Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • North Battleford, SK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent 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. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides screening, triage, assessment 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 Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs, regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).

Requirements

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

What This Job Offers

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