Assessor Coordinator Degree

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with mental health and addictions clients

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Addictions Counseling is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Intermediate - Time management skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Crisis management skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
• Ability to triage cases
• Knowledge of human growth, development and human behavior.
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge in principles, programs and practices in community mental health care
• Knowledge of community programs/services
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
• Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal development
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
• Knowledge in legal requirements set forth by provincial regulatory bodies
• Ability to assess and treat clients as a part of the interdisciplinary MHAS team
• Knowledge of local human service organizations, resources & referral procedures

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca