Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 183253

Expected Start Date

Union: HSAS

Facility: Stanley Mission Health Centre

City/Town: Stanley Mission

Department: Child & Youth Mental Health & Substance Misuse - Federal Funding

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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: The Mental Health Therapist – Staff is accountable for the

provision of clinical counselling services to adult outpatients as required in

Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent is

responsible for day-to-day client service delivery.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

* Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other Human Services

degree in relation to counselling.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Knowledge of human behavior, group dynamics, how to present and explain

materials, lead discussions.

* Counselling skills and knowledge base of group work and individual therapy.

* Knowledge of treating mood disorders, generalized anxiety and phobias, theory

of abuse, factors leading to and perpetrating abuse.

* Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act.

* Knowledge of case management principles.

* Knowledge in the areas of Family Violence, Depression Support, Borderline

Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety and Phobias, etc.

* Competencies in relation to the assessment and treatment of personality and

cognitive disorders.

* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

* Extended periods of visual and auditory attention.

* Vigilant to potentially explosive situations.

* Travel within the Province.

* Strong computer skills with knowledge of word processing and other software.

Other Information

* Registered or eligible for registration with applicable professional

association in the Province of Saskatchewan.

* Valid Driver’s License.

* May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

* La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert

* For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit

https://www.laronge.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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof

of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of

the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application

history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable

hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being

interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the

interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable

sector search.

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For

> everyone.

> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and

> culturally responsive workforce.

> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan

> as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

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

considered.