Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 183253

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Stanley Mission Health Centre

City/Town: Stanley Mission

Department: Child & Youth Mental Health & Substance Misuse - Federal Funding

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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 accountable for the provision of clinical counselling services to adult outpatients as required in Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for day-to-day client service delivery. "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

Education

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Computer skills
• Advanced - Demonstrates word processing skills using Microsoft Office programs

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in family violence issues; sexual offending and domestic violence
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults
• "Knowledge of psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools. "
• Proficient in case management skills and client follow-up

Other Information

• Travel within prvince
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert