Mental Health Therapist Staff

Position #: 130458 Expected Start Date: October 20, 2025 Union: HSAS Facility: La Ronge Health Centre City/Town: La Ronge Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: Yes 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 of Social Work (BSW) Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Bachelor of Psychology is acceptable Bachelor Degree in a health related field Competencies Computer skills Keyboarding skills High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records Assessment and intervention skills for individual and group theraphy modalities Demonstrated skills w/ Addiction and Concurrent disorders assessment/counseling Administrative skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to conduct a suicide risk assessment with other health care providers Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies Knowledge of Indigenous Culture and traditions Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement. Ability to advocate on behalf of clients, caregivers /extended family members. Knowledge of healing practices and indigenous based healing initiatives Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect Other Information For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/ May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Access to a reliable vehicle Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert