Job Description

Position # 9011799

Expected Start Date: June 15, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sunrise Health & Wellness Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Chronic Disease Management Collaborative

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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

The Primary Health Care (PHC) Counselor reports to the Primary Health Care Manager-Central. Professional peer review and responsibility will be maintained through a joint accountability to Mental Health/Addictions. The incumbent is a member of the PHC team, in a collaborative, co-location model. The incumbent is responsible for ongoing mental health and psychosocial services for their clients. This position screens and assesses the needs of referred clients and determines a treatment plan which may include short term intervention with the counselor and/or case management or referral to other community programs. The PHC Counselor initiates/participates in community development initiatives and participates in the evaluation of PHC initiatives within the site. Incumbent promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice ensuring clients receive a high standard of primary health care. "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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Basic - Capability to transform systems: Champion and orchestrate change
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge in chronic disease prevention and management
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in applicable Acts
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

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.