Assessor Coordinator Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Melfort, SK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assessor Coordinator Degree position is a full-time temporary role within the New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Project Hope department at Melfort Hospital. The role involves field hours and requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. They are also committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce and upholding the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in Mental Health and Addictions
• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Communication skills including ability to provide educational presentations
• Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building
• Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
• Knowledge in serious psychiatric impacts and best practices for care
• Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, scheduling & training platforms
• Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures
• Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Awareness of current Mental Health and Addictions issues
• Ability to distinguish developmental, personality and behavioral functioning
• Knowledge in evidence-based approaches for children, youth and families
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple program areas
• Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory
• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Applied knowledge of Psychiatric/Psychological Disorders with substance abuse
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel when required

Responsibilities

• Provide educational presentations
• Act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Apply crisis/problem solving with clients w/ addiction/mental health issues
• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
• Formulate evidence based intervention
• Work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
• Cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity

What This Job Offers

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