Mental Health Therapist Staff
Health Careers in Sask
Kindersley, SK-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on October 20th, 2025
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Position #: 204032
Expected Start Date: November 03, 2025
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
Travel Required: Yes
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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care
- Familiar with community resources and services
- Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset
- Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health Care
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Excellent documentation skills
- Advanced - Critical thinking skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection
- Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
- Knowledge/skills in the principle and practices that align to behavioral health
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics.
- Ability to support improved functioning.
- Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
- Ability to follow structure and maintain routine
- Ability to work under stress
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
Other Information
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice
- For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Travel required
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
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