Position #: 9010899

Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre

City/Town: Sandy Bay

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs;

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 10, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 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

: Provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services. Services delivered include screening and assessing client needs and determining relevant treatment plans. Initiates or participates in community development initiatives, participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site.

Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. Successful candidate with a home base other than Sandy Bay will be considered. Flexible option for two week in two week out work schedule is available.

Costs for time, travel, accommodations, other expenses will be paid by employer. Recruitment incentive of $7500 will be available for eligible successful candidate.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders

Education

- Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

- Computer skills
- Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers




- Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
- Ability to advocate on behalf of clients
- Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers

Other Information

- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare setting. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, protected and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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