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Employer Job Number: GO-00577662
Facility: Buffalo Narrows Health Centre
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Supervisor of Mental Health and Addictions or the Community Mental Health Nurse the primary goal will be to develop and deliver effective day-patient services to communities utilizing a primary health and community development approach.

The Mental Health Therapist will provide Mental Health Services to youth, family and community members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, i.e. individual and/or family counselling, group counselling, facilitating workshops, seminars and providing crisis intervention.  
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Bachelor Degree in Indian Social Work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate responsible decision making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound clinical, legal and ethical practice
Must be able to work collaboratively with other health care providers.
Ability to develop clinical pathways, standards of care, and participate in quality assurance activities.

The position is required to understand the clinical theory and practice, and have experience in working with the addicted population.  The incumbent is responsible for creating and supporting an environment that facilitates the achievement of client care goals and the personal/professional growth and development of colleagues. Some examples of clinical leadership initiatives:
Supports the Mission Statement and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Ensures quality of care initiatives is implemented.

"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS senio
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