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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00690192-14
Facility: LA RONGE SITE
Job Description: The Mental Health Therapist is accountable for the provision of intake, clinical consultation, clinical assessment and treatment services to a diverse client group that includes adults and children and youth outpatient clientele.
This position is situated in a multi-disciplinary team which includes social workers,  registered psychiatric nurse and, addictions counselors.

Qualifications:
- A bachelor degree in a Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders.

Licensing/Registration:
- Eligibility for Professional registration with applicable professional association
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid Saskatchewan Drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle
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Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Counseling skills including listening, communicating and thinking clearly. A strong knowledge of counseling modalities is necessary
- Knowledge and application of both Western and Indigenous holistic practices are necessary
- Interpersonal skills to work well with clients and colleagues as a team.
- Assessment and intervention skills both for individual and group therapy modalities-exercise good judgement.
- Knowledge of suicidal risk, risk assessment and intervention.
- Communication skills-speak and write clearly and concisely, listen, demonstrate understanding and keep others informed.
- Knowledge of the Mental health Services and other related legislation (For exa
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