Assessor Coordinator Degree
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
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
- Risk management skills
- Computer skills
- Ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
- Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
- Knowledge of concurrent medical, psychiatric and substance abuse
- Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
- Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning.
- Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
- Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention
- Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills
- Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
- Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
- Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Knowledge/ability using MH&A screening to meet mental/physical needs of clients
- 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).
Benefits
- Full-time regular employment
- Standard Hours of Work
- Travel reimbursement (implied by 'Travel Required: Yes')
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
