Crisis Support Therapist

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Ltd. is seeking a Crisis Support Therapist to join the Provincial Clinical Crisis Services team.

You will develop and deliver crisis support outreach programs grounded in a person-centered philosophy and provide a range of clinical interventions and consultative services to stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Nursing or related Human Services field, plus several years of post-academic experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Nursing or related degree in Human Services.
• Several years of post-academic experience in therapeutic, educative, rehabilitative, behavioural, or clinical services.
• Experience working in a therapeutic capacity with individuals with intellectual disabilities would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver crisis support outreach programs grounded in person-centered philosophy.
• Provide clinical/behavioral intervention and consultative services to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government departments, service providers, families and community-based organizations.
• Address complex behaviours with reactive and proactive solutions to enhance lives of children, youth, and adults.
• Field-based role requiring 50% time away from home office, including overnights.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Nursing or related Human Services field

Job description

The Opportunity:

Permanent Full-Time position

To Start As Soon As Possible

The Ministry of Social Services, Community Living Service Delivery is seeking a caring and empathetic individual for the position of Crisis Support Therapist.

As part of the Provincial Clinical Crisis Services team and within an inter-divisional Multi-Disciplinary Outreach team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of crisis support outreach programs that are grounded in a person-centered philosophy. You will provide an array of clinical/behavioral intervention and consultative services to a variety of stakeholders, including other government departments, service providers, families, and community-based organizations.

Typically, our candidate of choice will have the knowledge and skills gained and demonstrated through a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Nursing or a related degree in Human Services. Several years of post-academic experience in the development and/or delivery of therapeutic, educative, rehabilitative, behavioural, or clinical services, as well as experience working in a therapeutic capacity with individuals with intellectual disabilities, would be considered an asset.

You will have the ability to provide reactive and proactive solutions to address complex and challenging behaviours to enhance the lives of children, youth, and adults. You will be required to reconcile divergent views and interests and work towards mutually acceptable solutions with a strong ethical and child and youth-centered approach.

This position may be exposed to the risk of violent situations.

This is a field worker position and will require you to spend a minimum of 50% of your work time away from your home office, which may include overnight stays.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Candidates will be asked to clearly indicate on their application, resume, and cover letter where they have gained the required knowledge and abilities. Applicants will be screened on the basis of this information.