Number of Hours per Rotation : 160 hours per 6 weeks
Relief : No
Float : No
Hours of Work : Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree Senior $39.658 to $48.494
Travel Required : No
Job Description : The Assessor Coordinator is responsible for promoting the Mission, Vision and Values of Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region through provision of secure quality care to clients. He/she is responsible for the provision of assessment, intervention, brief counseling, advice, information and referral about Saskatchewan Mental Health and Addictions Services to callers/clients from all age groups. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption : No
2 years working experiencein community mental health and addictions services
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Other Education and Training
Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
Training/experience in Addictions Counseling/Suicide Intervention is preferred
Competencies
Intermediate - Teaching skills
Advanced - Communication skills
Intermediate - Cultural competency
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments.
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Ability to apply evidence-based decision making
Ability to respond to clients' varying concerns and complex requests
Ability to multitask
Ability to work with various electronic, IT and manual resources
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
Must understand and be able to function in a call-centre setting
Strong assessment skills required to determine callers’ needs
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
Ability to competently use computers and software applications
Other Information
For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized
Typing speed required. 25 WPM.