Mental Health Therapist Staff
About The Position
As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the Mental Health Therapist-Staff is responsible for providing general mental health and substance use services to patients, including screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence. The incumbent must have strong proven clinical skills and be able to make independent clinical decisions. Access to a clinical supervisor is limited. The incumbent will also participate in the evaluation of counseling services, in the development of referral processes and assist in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Psychology
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
- Basic Conflict resolution skills
- Advanced Interpersonal skills
- Basic Critical thinking skills
- Basic Writing skills
- Basic Verbal communication skills
- Advanced Organizational skills
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- Providing general mental health and substance use services to patients
- Conducting screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence
- Making independent clinical decisions
- Participating in the evaluation of counseling services
- Participating in the development of referral processes
- Assisting in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
