Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 184528

Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: In accordance with the mission, vision and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Mental Health and Addictions Services, the incumbent is accountable for provision of direct concurrent mental health and addiction services to children and youth, adults and their families. These services will include primarily case management, individual, group and family counseling, and public education / consultation in the area of mental health and addictions. The incumbent shall function within the practice principles of the Mental Health and Addictions Services' program management model.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Degree in Human Services field acceptable to the employer

Competencies

• Advanced - Time management skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Public relations skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to initiate, plan and conduct treatment groups or education
• Ability to develop, lead and maintain family-centered, integrated case teams
• Apply ethical, culturally sensitive and legal principles in practice
• Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge in principles for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Services for Saskatchewan
• Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge of Government of Sask Detox Programming Standards (2012)
• Ability to distinguish developmental, personality and behavioral functioning.
• Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies   
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies

Other Information

• Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability to travel when required
• Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license