Assessor Coordinator Degree Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Yorkton, Saskatchewan is seeking an Assessor Coordinator (Degree Senior) for the Police & Crisis Team (PACT). The role provides screening, triage, assessment, treatment and coordination for adults in mental health and forensic populations, with opportunities for supervision and professional education.

The incumbent will work as a resource for colleagues, contribute to program evaluation, and engage in community outreach and interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health and addictions outreach in the community.
• Two years of related experience.
• Registration/eligibility with the appropriate licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Screen, triage, assess, treat and coordinate cases for adults in mental health and forensic populations.
• Provide program consultation, supervision, and student preceptorship in clinical practicum.
• Educate professionals and the public about mental health resources.
• Act as a resource for multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Public relations

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Social work degree

Bachelor degree in health field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record systems

Job description

Position # 188707

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Police & Crisis Team - PACT

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 10, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 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: Yes

The PACT Team (Police & Crisis Team) is a collaborative partnership between Mental Health & Addictions Services and Municipal Police Services/RCMP. Goals of the project are to enhance public safety and care for individuals, families and households with mental health issues through effective assessment, triage and intervention beginning at the point of contact in the community. The Assessor Coordinator Degree Senior provides screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to an adult community mental health and/or forensic population. The incumbent provides program consultation/co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, supervision, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional/public education regarding mental health issues and resources. Acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health in the community.

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

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

Experience

• Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach
• Two (2) years related experience

Education

• Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor Degree in a health related field

Competencies

• Conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Public relations skills
• Decision making skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Computer skills
• Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
• Consultation skills
• Supervisory skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to be self motivated
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
• Knowledge in Electronic Medical Record systems
• Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act

Other Information

• Travel required
• Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance completed by the RCMP/local police dept
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/