Job opportunity
Mental Health Therapist Senior
Saskatchewan Health Authority
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/
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Apply on source site 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/
#J-18808-Ljbffr