Position #: 9010902

Expected Start Date: May 11, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre

City/Town: Sandy Bay

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 10, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 10.67 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

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"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with clients and families coping with mental health disorders

Education

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Counseling skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers
• Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients
• Ability to create a risk management plan with other health care providers

Other Information

• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the village of Sandy Bay please visit https://www.peterballantyne.ca/sandy-bay/
• Sandy Bay is located approximately 191 km north of Flin Flon
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Itinerant work schedule of 2 weeks in / 2 weeks out

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.