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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00734658
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
Job Description: As a member of the centralized intake team, the incumbent is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in Mental Health & Addiction Services.  The purpose of this position is to represent Mental Health & Addiction Services - Intake Unit to the public and to agencies by providing information, intake assessment, crisis response service, referral, consultation, research and education.  Responsibilities include use of assessment tools, screening, crisis intervention, referral, short term case management, counselling, goal planning, consultation, preparation of reports, data collection and client, family and public education.
Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related discipline (e.g. Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or Addictions)
Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Advanced assessment skills
Advanced communication skills
Advanced decision making skills
Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
Counseling skills
Interviewing skills
Knowledge of the health region and community resources
Other Information

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
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