Position # : 9009572
Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs; - Centralized Intake
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: July 30, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Assessor Coordinator Degree is the primary coordinator of client admissions. The incumbent is responsible for review of community Mental Health and Addiction assessments, screening, consultation, data collection, organizing, communicating client admissions, client/family and community education. The incumbent will adhere to the current Provincial Clinical Addiction Model for practice and SHA philosophy, objectives and standards, be familiar with current drugs of abuse, concurrent disorders, and withdrawal management strategies. The incumbent will work with staff including but not limited to nursing, psychology, management, senior staff to triage acute medical, mental health, and detoxification concerns. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Manager regarding program development to ensure continuous improvement occurs using evidence based information. The incumbent is responsible for providing case consultation, case assignment, and orientation. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience working with mental health and addictions clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Other Education and Training

Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Competencies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities





Ability to teach & train a variety of users in workshop and individual sessions

Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures

Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change

Knowledge of motivational interviewing

Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care

Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area

Ability to complete case management assessments, follow-up and treatment

Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts.

Knowledge in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment

Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.

Applied knowledge of drugs abuse and their effects during use and withdrawal

Has demonstrated robust interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to adapt to changing conditions

Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members

Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine

Demonstrated knowledge of youth and adult Mental Health & Addiction treatments

Knowledge of provincial human service org, resources and referral procedures

Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required

Initiative in organizing work in accordance with departmental procedures

Trained in current ASIST suicide risk assessment model

Demonstrated knowledge in the area of assessment and referral coordinationAbility to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure

Applied knowledge of Suboxone/Methadone/Sublocade assisted recovery programs

Demonstrated high degree of accuracy is required of assigned responsibility

Ability to clearly articulate assessment findings

Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies/procedures of SHA/MHAS/ED

Understands Mental Health Services Act, forms, policies & procedures of SHA/MHAS

Other Information

For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/

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📌 Assessor Coordinator Degree (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan