Position #: 188707
Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre
City/Town: Yorkton
Department: Police & Crisis Team - PACT
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: November 10, 2028
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree Senior $39.658 to $48.494
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The PACT Team (Police & Crisis Team) is a collaborative partnership between Mental Health & Addictions Services and Municipal Police Services/RCMP. Goals of the project are to enhance public safety and care for individuals, families and households with mental health issues through effective assessment, triage and intervention beginning at the point of contact in the community. The Assessor Coordinator Degree Senior provides screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to an adult community mental health and/or forensic population. The incumbent provides program consultation/co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, supervision, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional/public education regarding mental health issues and resources. Acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health in the community. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" "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
Experience
- Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach
- Two (2) years related experience
Education
- Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor Degree in a health related field
Competencies
- Conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Public relations skills
- Decision making skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
- Consultation skills
- Supervisory skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to be self motivated
- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
- Knowledge in Electronic Medical Record systems
- Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Other Information
- Travel required
- Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance completed by the RCMP/local police dept
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
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