Mental Health Therapist Staff

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Moosomin, SK

2d • CA$36 - CA$43 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Primary Health Care Team, this individual will use a customer-centered approach to facilitate behavioral health changes through screening, assessments, brief interventions, and education. This individual will hear the customers' voice and assist them in achieving their health needs through the development of strong relationships and individualized holistic care plans. Working in a multidisciplinary environment including, but not limited to, Primary Health Care Team members: Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Health Care Case Manager, Home Care, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Therapy Services, Public Health, Dieticians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Addiction Workers, and visiting specialists, this position requires networking with other professionals and agencies within the community. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Registered Nurse)
• Excellent documentation skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to support improved functioning.
• Ability to work under stress
• Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills
• Ability to work autonomously with high levels of responsibility & accountability
• Extensive knowledge of community health services
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection
• Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Care Directive
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

Nice To Haves

• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care
• Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health Care
• Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset
• Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices

Responsibilities

• Facilitate behavioral health changes through screening, assessments, brief interventions, and education.
• Develop strong relationships and individualized holistic care plans to assist customers in achieving their health needs.
• Network with other professionals and agencies within the community.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics.
• Lead group activities.
• Work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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