Position #: V36828
Expected Start Date: July 21, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services
City/Town: Regina
Department: Community Outreach & Support Team (COAST)
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Stats
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree Senior $39.658 to $48.494
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary Community Outreach and Support Team, the Assessor Coordinator Sr. provides a complex range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a community mental health and addictions population The incumbent provides program consultation and co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, supervision, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional and public education regarding mental health and addiction issues and resources. As a senior practitioner, the incumbent acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health and addictions in the community. The Community Outreach and Support Team provide crisis intervention, support, assessment and follow-up plans to clients in the community who are in crisis or require assistance. The team also assists in the successful stabilization and/or transition of acute patients from hospital/detox to community or alternatively to prevent admission/readmission by providing short term acute mental health/addiction services to those who present in crisis. Follow-up may include brief monitoring/support, referral to appropriate community organizations/support networks or collaboration with existing supportive organizations. Prevention of ongoing or future crisis is a goal of the program. The model of service is mental health and addiction outreach and crisis intervention. Services are provided through extended hours (days, evenings and weekends).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Min. 2 yrs (post grad) work exp. in community mental health/addiction services
Education
Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree.
Must have a current practicing registration with their professional association.
Competencies
Cultural competency
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Demonstrates leadership skills
Decision making skills
Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Above avg. clinical assessment, case planning, consultation & supervision skills
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act
Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish workload priorities.
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Able to work independently in a self motivated manner & respond under pressure
Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
Demonstrated leadership skills, workload management and administration skills.
Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
Work collaboratively w/ a multidisciplinary team & other agencies in the community
Other Information
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
Ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts.
Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
