Mental Health Therapist Senior

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapist provides a wide range of mental health services to children, youth, adults, and their families. They are responsible for planning, developing, and delivering counseling services aimed at restoring mental health and supporting clients in managing their illnesses.

Job details

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. > 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 Mental Health Therapist provides a wide range of mental health services to children, youth, adults, and their families. They are responsible for planning, developing, and delivering counseling services aimed at restoring mental health and supporting clients in managing their illnesses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master of Psychology, or a Psychiatric Nursing diploma. A valid Class 5 driver's license and experience working with clients with chronic mental illness are required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mental health assessment
• Counselling
• Case management
• Clinical judgement
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Psycho-educational groups
• Treatment planning
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Public speaking
• Computer skills
• Public relations
• Crisis intervention
• Evidence-based practice
• Presentations
• Communication
• Planning
• Leadership
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Proactivity
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Primary Care
• Nursing
• Mental Health
• Reconciliation
• Public Relations
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Case Management
• Treatment Planning
• Community Mental Health Services
• Public Speaking
• Primary Health Care
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Mental Health Assessments
• Mental Diseases
• Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

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