Mental Health Therapist Staff
About The Position
Provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services. Services delivered include screening and assessing client needs and determining relevant treatment plans. Initiates or participates in community development initiatives, participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site. Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Requirements
- Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders
- Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Counseling skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
- Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies
- Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
- Ability to advocate on behalf of clients
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Nice To Haves
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
Responsibilities
- Screening and assessing client needs
- Determining relevant treatment plans
- Initiates or participates in community development initiatives
- Participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site
- Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care
Benefits
- Costs for time, travel, accommodations, other expenses will be paid by employer
- Recruitment incentive of $7500 will be available for eligible successful candidate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
