Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 204032

Expected Start Date: October 01, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kindersley Health Centre

City/Town: Kindersley

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

Job Description: The Mental Health Therapist - Staff is an integral member of the Primary Health Care Team and works in part of the network team in the medical home model.  As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the incumbent is primarily responsible for behavioral health supports for a number of conditions under the care of the Primary Health Care Provider. The services to be delivered through this position include screening functional assessment and develops behavioral change plans in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Provider.   The Mental Health Therapist - Staff develops and implements a behavioral healthcare plan and makes referrals as required.

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act 
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of therapeutic tools such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
• Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Travel required
• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/