Mental Health Therapist - Staff

Description

Position #: 9011189

Expected Start Date:August 10, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Swift Current Community Services

City/Town:Swift Current

Department:Mental Health Community Case Management - Rehab

Type:Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:May 03, 2027

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Mental Health and Addictions services, the incumbent is accountable for provision of direct concurrent mental health and addiction services to adults and their families. These services will include individual, group and family counseling, case management, and public education/consultation in the area of mental health and addictions. The incumbent shall function within the practice principles of the Mental Health and Addictions Services' program management model.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

• Degree in Human Services field acceptable to the employer

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to design and provide in-service training to other professionals
• Knowledge of Government of Sask Detox Programming Standards (2012)
• ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies.
• Excellent public relations skills
• Know of community resources to support clients/families dealing w/addiction
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to initiate, plan and conduct treatment groups or education
• Knowledge of addictions screening and assessment tools and procedures
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to develop, lead and maintain family-centered, integrated case teams
• Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
• Knowledge in wraparound or other principles
• Knowledge in applicable models of therapeutic interventions
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning.
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity

Other Information

• Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association