Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 204032

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

• Familiar with community resources and services
• Experience w/ clinical interventions in Integrated Care or Community Health Care
• Experience in brief treatment modalities in PHC setting is an asset
• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to follow structure and maintain routine
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act 
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of principles and implementation of behavioral health skills
• Ability to support improved functioning.
• Ability to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection
• Knowledge/skills in the principle and practices that align to behavioral health
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process

Other Information

• Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• For more information on the town of Kindersley please visit https://www.kindersley.ca/
• Travel required
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice