Job Description

Position # 9010902

Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre

City/Town: Sandy Bay

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 18, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 10.67 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

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. This will be done in accordance with organization mission statement, policies and procedures. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders

Education

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Counseling skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• 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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Sandy Bay is located approximately 191 km north of Flin Flon
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• For more information on the village of Sandy Bay please visit https://www.peterballantyne.ca/sandy-bay/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

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.