Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 190169

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Addiction Services Community Case Management

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: In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Mental Health and Addictions services, the incumbent is accountable for provision of direct concurrent mental health and addiction services to adults and their families. These services will include individual, group and family counseling, case management, and public education/consultation in the area of mental health and addictions. The incumbent shall function within the practice principles of the Mental Health and Addictions Services program management model. "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 in applicable recovery models

Education

• Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field

Competencies

• Medium - Communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Medium - Organizational skills
• Medium - Time management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
• Ability to conduct training programs for caregivers and other groups
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to network and collaborate with internal and external resources/agencies
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies.
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies 
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of best practices in harm reduction strategies
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge in appropriate models of therapeutic interventions
• Ability to distinguish developmental, personality and behavioral functioning.
• Knowledge in wraparound or other principles
• Ability to distinguishing normal & abnormal communication development & behavior
• Excellent public relations skills
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of best practices in harm reduction strategies
• Ability to initiate, plan and conduct treatment groups or education
• Knowledge of Government of Sask Detox Programming Standards (2012)
• Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
• Ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Adhere to established Mental Health Services policies and procedures