Mental Health Therapist Senior

Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Nursing experience working with clients with chronic mental illness

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Master of Psychology is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable

Competencies

• Written Communication Skills
• Public speaking skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Public relations skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
• Ability to effectively manage a large volume of work
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
• Ability to take initiative
• Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services
• Demonstrated ability to perform effective, evidenced-based treatment plans.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Plan, develop and conduct variety of treatments and psycho-educational groups
• Professional maturity and leadership in clinical area.
• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• Advanced knowledge of best practices of assessment, treatment & case management

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Fort Qu'Appelle is located approximately 74 km east of Regina
• For more information on the town of Fort Qu'Appelle please visit http://www.fortquappelle.com/
• Ability to travel when required