Mental Health Therapist Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Senior Mental Health Therapist for Calder Centre in Saskatoon. The role involves clinical supervision of staff, program development, and managing clinical needs for clients in both youth and adult units.

The incumbent collaborates with nursing staff to triage medical and psychiatric issues, and contributes to the continuous improvement of treatment services in a multidisciplinary team. Position requires flexibility and relevant education.

Qualifications

• Two years of in-depth knowledge of concurrent disorders.
• Two years supervised clinical experience in the addictions field.
• Experience with clinical skill development training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to Calder Centre staff.
• Develop and implement programs and manage clinical needs for Calder Centre clients.
• Triage acute medical, psychiatric and detox issues in collaboration with Calder Centre Nurse and staff.

Skills

Concurrent disorders knowledge

Clinical staff supervision

ASIST suicide risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Human Services

OH&S Safety for Supervisors Training

Job description

Position #: 107421

Expected Start Date: November 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Calder Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt Facil-Calder Centre

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 25, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of hours per 8 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Senior $38.389 to $46.943

Travel Required: No

Job Description: This position is a senior position responsible for the clinical supervision of staff, development and implementation of programs, scheduling and managing clinical needs as they arise for clients receiving services at Calder Centre. The youth program is comprised of 12 treatment beds and 6 Detox beds, and the adult program has 38 beds. The incumbent reports to Calder Program Managers. The incumbent is responsible to work with the Calder Centre Nurse and staff to triage acute medical, psychiatric and detoxification issues. "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

• Two years of in-depth knowledge of concurrent disorders


• Two years supervised clinical experience in the addictions field


• Experience with clinical skill development training

Education

• Bachelor of Chemical Dependency

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable


• Bachelor Degree acceptable to the employer


• Bachelor of Human Services is acceptable


• OH&S Safety for Supervisors Training

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills


• Advanced - Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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


• Knowledge of the DSM-5


• Knowledge in program development and implementation


• Knowledge of the Trans-theoretical Model of Change.


• Ability to administer chemical dependency screening and assessment tools


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to be self-directed


• Ability to work with individuals from a variety of cultural & ethnic backgrounds


• Demonstrated successful supervision of staff


• Knowledge in drugs of abuse and their effects


• Knowledge of the Provincial Addiction Clinical Model


• Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches


• Trained in current ASIST suicide risk assessment model


• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery


• Ability to work flexible hours

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body


• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/