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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00525289
Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Care Clinic
Job Description: As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the Mental Health Therapist-Staff is responsible for providing general mental heatlh and substance use services to patients, including screening, assessment and brief intervention using various established screen tools, treatment modalities and techniques based on best available evidence.  The incumbent must have strong proven clinical skills and be able to make independent clinical decisions.  Access to a clinical supervisor is limited.

The incumbent will also participate in the evaluation of counseling services, in the development of referral processes and assist in the development of policy and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Therapist-Staff position.
Required Qualifications

Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Bachelor Degree in Psychology. Other degrees in human services (i.e. nursing) may be considered with extensive experience in counseling.
Experience
Experience:  Minimum one year clinical counseling experience.  A minimum of one year work experience in a mental health setting and/or human services agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced organizational skills
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hoursFor more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.