Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 9010659

Expected Start Date: October 12, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Centralized Intake

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the screening and coordination of initial service requests for all programs within Mental Health and Addictions Services (MHAS) in the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides screening, triage, assessment for urgency/risk, and coordinates case assignments. The position facilitates crisis response and short-term support for services to clients presenting with a variety of mental health and addictions issues. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides consultation to Community Agencies and Programs, regarding services available in Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Risk management skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning. 
• ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Knowledge of concurrent medical, psychiatric and substance abuse 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis assessment and intervention
• Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Knowledge/ability using MH&A screening to meet mental/physical needs of clients
• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity

Other Information

• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Travel within the region and provincially

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.

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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.