Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 186590

Expected Start Date: May 12, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

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: No

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

Travel Required: No

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 develops and implements a behavioral healthcare plan and makes referrals to as required.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care

Education

• Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Counseling skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Listening skills 
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Basic - Presentation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act 
• Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards

Other Information

• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Travel within the region and provincially
• Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current