Position #: V35677
Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Fort Qu'Appelle Primary Health Care
City/Town: Fort Qu'Appelle
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hours shift
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Senior $38.389 to $46.943
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Primary Health Care Manager, under the leadership of the Clinical Manager of Mental Health and Addictions and the supervision of a Senior Mental Health Therapist, the Mental Health Therapist is responsible to provide a wide range of mental health services to a broad population of clients. They are responsible for the planning, development, organization and delivery of counselling services of children, youth, adults and their families with the goal of restoring mental health and/or supporting clients to learn skills to manage their illness.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Nursing experience working with clients with chronic mental illness
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Master of Psychology is acceptable
- Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
Competencies
- Written Communication Skills
- Public speaking skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Public relations skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
- Ability to effectively manage a large volume of work
- Sound clinical judgement skills.
- Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
- Ability to take initiative
- Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective, evidenced-based treatment plans.
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Plan, develop and conduct variety of treatments and psycho-educational groups
- Professional maturity and leadership in clinical area.
- Ability to provide public/educational presentations
- Advanced knowledge of best practices of assessment, treatment & case management
Other Information
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Fort Qu'Appelle is located approximately 74 km east of Regina
- For more information on the town of Fort Qu'Appelle please visit http://www.fortquappelle.com/
- Ability to travel when required
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.