Mental Health Therapist Staff

Job summary

The therapist provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial services, including screening, assessment, and the development of treatment plans. They also participate in community development and primary health care initiatives to ensure high-quality client outcomes.

Job details

Position #: 9010902 Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre City/Town: Sandy Bay Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: March 10, 2028 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: Provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services. Services delivered include screening and assessing client needs and determining relevant treatment plans. Initiates or participates in community development initiatives, participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site. Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. Successful candidate with a home base other than Sandy Bay will be considered. Flexible option for two week in two week out work schedule is available. Costs for time, travel, accommodations, other expenses will be paid by employer. Recruitment incentive of $7500 will be available for eligible successful candidate. Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders Education * Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies * Counseling skills * Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies. * Ability to advocate on behalf of clients * Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers * Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers Other Information * Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body * HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria 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.

What you’ll do

The therapist provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial services, including screening, assessment, and the development of treatment plans. They also participate in community development and primary health care initiatives to ensure high-quality client outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related health discipline and possess a valid Class 5 driver's license. Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders is required.

Benefits

• Travel expenses paid • Accommodation expenses paid • Recruitment incentive

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• client advocacy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mental health intervention
• Counseling
• Suicide risk assessment
• Risk management
• Client advocacy
• Psychosocial assessment
• Computer skills
• Primary health care
• Client Needs Assessment
• Mental Health Interventions
• Advocacy
• Treatment Planning
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Client Services
• Community Development
• Computer Literacy
• Psychology
• Mental Diseases
• Primary Health Care
• Risk Management Planning
• Assessment Of Suicide Risk

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Mental Health Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors