Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 186210

Expected Start Date: April 27, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Victoria Square

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 05, 2027

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the incumbent is responsible for the screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services in the former health region. The Intake Facilitator provides screening, triage, assessments 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 Intake Facilitator provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with mental health and addictions clients

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Addictions Counseling is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Crisis management skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Assessment skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Intermediate - Time management skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
• Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures
• Knowledge of community programs/services
• Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal development
• Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
• Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
• Knowledge in legal requirements set forth by provincial regulatory bodies
• Ability to triage cases

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca