Assessor Coordinator Degree at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

44.902

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Screening, Triage, Assessment, Treatment, Case Management, Program Consultation, Coordination of Service, Crisis Interventions, Cultural Competency, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Interpersonal Competence, Conflict Resolution, Community Resources, Report Preparation, Public Presentations

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Position #: V45500 Expected Start Date: February 09, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services City/Town: Regina Department: Centralized Intake Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: Yes Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Under the direction of the Program Manager responsible for Intake, and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible to respond to initial requests for information and services across Mental Health and Addiction sites. The Assessor Coordinator will provide a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case management services to a population of acute and chronic mentally disordered adults as well as children/youth and their families. The incumbent will provide program consultation and coordination of service including prioritizing and assigning to multidisciplinary staff or referring to community agencies . Also provides professional and public education regarding mental health issues and resources. "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 Recognized degree/diploma in nursing, or a degree in Social Work. Must have a current practicing registration with their professional association. Experience Requires a minimum of one (1) year recent post graduate experience working within community mental health and addiction services, with combined experience working with adults, children/youth and their families in a health care service setting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and skill in assessment, triage, treatment, case management, community outreach and crisis interventions. Knowledge of normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology. Knowledge of family systems and models for therapeutic intervention strategies appropriate to the treatment of child, adolescent mental health diagnoses and family problems. Knowledge of interventions empirically validated or supported by best practice literature. Knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and addiction and harm reduction strategies required to enable client to sustain stability. Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty across a wide rangy of clinical presentation and formulate evidence based intervention. Ability to implement a variety of intervention strategies (individual or group) for individuals with mental health and addiction problems in a community based setting, including but not limited to assessment, triage, treatment, case management. Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act, the Family Services Act and the Health Information Privacy Act. Demonstrated cultural competency skills. Organizational skills, including the ability to maintain priorities while managing multiple and diverse demands. Leadership abilities and the ability to work within a change management model. Interpersonal competence, including effective problem solving and conflict resolutions skills. Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain consulting relationships within a multidisciplinary team, interagency programs and across the community of human services. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and independently to manage complex and multiple demands. Sound communication skills - both written and oral. Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner and ability to provide public presentations and professional training. Effective problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Other Information Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria. Must hold a valid driver's license. Basic computer skills. Ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including an ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs. Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

Responsibilities

The Assessor Coordinator responds to initial requests for information and services across Mental Health and Addiction sites, providing screening, triage, assessment, treatment, and case management services to adults, children/youth, and their families. This role also involves coordinating services by prioritizing assignments to multidisciplinary staff or referring to community agencies, alongside providing public education.