Position #: 125649
Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Melfort Hospital
City/Town: Melfort
Department: New Alcohol and Drug Initiatives - Project Hope
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 25, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902
Travel Required: No
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, assessments 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
- minimum 1 year experience in Mental Health and Addictions
Education
- Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills including ability to provide educational presentations
- Organizational skills
- Intermediate - Computer skills
- Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building
- Time management skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
- Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning with adults/families
- Apply crisis/problem solving with clients w/ addiction/mental health issues
- Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, scheduling & training platforms
- ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple program areas
- Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
- Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers
- Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
- Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
- Applied knowledge of Psychiatric/Psychological Disorders with substance abuse
- Knowledge in evidence-based approaches for children, youth and families
- Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
- Awareness of current Mental Health and Addictions issues
- Ability to distinguish developmental, personality and behavioral functioning.
- Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
- Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
- Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning.
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
- Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
- Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
- Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
- Knowledge in serious psychiatric impacts and best practices for care
- Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
Other Information
- Ability to travel when required
- For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/
- Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
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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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.