MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Prince Albert area is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to provide essential mental health services. The role involves therapy, consulting, and crisis intervention, tailored to the needs of First Nation Members. Qualified candidates should possess appropriate registration and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered psychologist or social worker in Saskatchewan with clinical orientation.
• Recognized Health Canada provider approved by First Nations and Inuit Health Branch.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate mental health counseling to First Nation Members.
• Conduct initial intake assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention knowledge

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

People skills

Respect for cultural values

Education

Master of Social Work or PhD in Social Work

Registration as a psychologist in Saskatchewan

Job description

Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, CPIC and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):

Application Information

Employer Name:
Prince Albert Grand Council

Employer Address:

PO BOX 2350 STN MAIN
PRINCE ALBERT,SK
CANADA
S6V6Z1

Contact Name:
Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST


The Prince Albert Grand Council is now accepting applications for a permanent contract position (1day/week) for a Mental Health Therapist.

In collaboration with the Shoal Lake First Nation, the Mental Health Therapist will provide mental health services, to include therapy, consulting and coordination. This will involve providing direct culturally appropriate clinical counseling to First Nation Members; initial intake assessments and the development of individual, family and group treatment plans; provide crisis intervention to individuals, families, and groups that will address issues as identified by the First Nation; and work toward empowering the individual and community to their fullest potential.

Qualifications:

? Registration as a psychologist in the province/territory of Saskatchewan with clinical or counselling orientation; or
? Registration as a social worker in the province of Saskatchewan (Master of Social Work or PhD in social work with clinical orientation); and
? Be a recognized Health Canada provider and with approval from the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB).
? Maintain standards of practice as set out by Saskatchewan professional associations and the laws of Saskatchewan and Canada;
? Recognize and be respectful of the cultural values that are practiced and offer therapy services that are consistent with community cultural values;
? Have demonstrated knowledge in the provision of crisis intervention services to individual, families and community;
? Current Valid Drivers License and own vehicle
? Strong verbal and written communication skills and possess good people skills
? Able to maintain superior professionalism within the community.

For further inquiries please contact Ruth Bear, Shoal Lake Health Director at [phone] or email inquiries to: [e-mail]


Deadline Extended to: Friday, June 27, 2025