Mental Health Therapist Staff

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Mental Health Therapist position based in Prince Albert. Responsibilities include providing ongoing mental health and psychosocial services, assessing client needs, and improving community health outcomes. Candidates must possess a degree in Human Services and be registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Services is required.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services.
• Screen and assess client needs and determine treatment plans.
• Participate in community development initiatives and evaluation.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Administrative skills

Education

Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Registered Nurse)

Job description

Position #: 9003527

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Victoria Square

City / Town: Prince Albert

Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: Provides ongoing mental health and psychosocial client services. Services delivered include screening and assessing client needs and determining relevant treatment plans. Initiates or participates in community development initiatives, participating in PHC initiatives evaluation within site. Promotes quality health care outcomes working within established standards of practice to ensure that clients receive a high standard of primary health care. This will be done in accordance with organization mission statement, policies and procedures. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Education

• Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Registered Nurse)

Competencies

• Capability to engage others: Communicate effectively
• Computer skills
• Assessment and intervention skills for individual and group theraphy modalities
• Administrative skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in various treatments and strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Knowledge in counseling principles, practice theory, and intervention strategies
• Knowledge and ability in various counseling modalities
• Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills
• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
• Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
• Ability to facilitate change and continuous improvement
• Advocate on behalf of patient and families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Access to a reliable vehicle