Mental Health Therapist Staff at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

43.466

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Behavioral Health Skills, Teaching, Facilitation, Group Activities, Compassion, Empathy, Motivational Assessment Process, Stress Management, Change Implementation, Independent Work, Team Collaboration, Knowledge of Mental Health Services Act

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

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

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist - Staff is responsible for providing behavioral health supports as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care team. This includes screening, functional assessment, developing behavioral change plans, and making referrals as necessary.