Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 9010750

Expected Start Date: June 01, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Centralized Intake

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 Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services (MHAS) in the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides screening, triage, assessment for urgency/risk, and coordinates case assignments. The position facilitates crisis response and short-term support for services to clients presenting with a variety of mental health and addictions issues. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs, regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Knowledge of concurrent medical, psychiatric and substance abuse 
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning. 
• Knowledge/ability using MH&A screening to meet mental/physical needs of clients
• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills
• ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/