Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 9007281

Expected Start Date: April 20, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset
• Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health

Care

• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care

Education

• Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Registered Nurse)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Excellent documentation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to support improved functioning.
• Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
• Ability to follow structure and maintain routine
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to provide brief, solution focused interventions

Other Information

• Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice
• Previous experience leading and facilitating group activities preferred
• Ability to travel when required

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.