HealthCareersInSask.ca
Location
La Ronge, Saskatchewan
Salary
CA$37 - CA$45 / HOUR
The Assessor Coordinator provides case management services, including assessing, planning, monitoring, and evaluating client care needs. They also coordinate services and respond to initial requests for information and services.
Candidates must have a degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or a related field, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license. Previous experience in Mental Health and Addiction Services is an asset.
Position #: 200727
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: No
Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902
Travel Required: Yes
One of the following: Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing or Addiction Counseling Degree Current registration in corresponding professional association. Previous experience in the Mental Health and Addiction Services is an asset. A valid driver’s license.
Provides case management services, which includes assessing, planning, monitoring and evaluating for determining the care needs of clients, collaborative coordination of services and case management process. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Screening, assessment, and coordination of all initial service requests (written, telephone, walk-in, psychiatry and court ordered referrals.) to MH/AS and determining appropriate service according to client need. Responding promptly and effectively to initial requests for information and/or services, and planning other appropriate intervention or referral services for requests that are outside the mandate of MH/AS. To prioritize and assign requests for service to the most appropriate program/professional in a timely manner. This may include gathering necessary data (i.e. previous assessment reports) before assigning to the program area. Facilitate crisis response services and/or other short term clinical services to clients while waiting for a scheduled appointment with a MH/AS worker. In cooperation with the program teams, assess complex cases and coordinate an appropriate response using an inter-disciplinary team approach. In cooperation with the program teams, assist in development of the centralized intake program. This includes collecting data to monitor quality program indicators and identifying required policy or program changes. Compiling and maintaining a list of community agencies and resources, inventory of MH/AS, recommended reading lists and fact sheets that can be distributed to clients. Providing ongoing consultation within the agency and to other agencies and organizations to ensure continuity within the service systems. Gathering, maintaining, and tabulating intake data and statistics utilizing the Provincial Mental Health and Addiction Information System (MHAIS), and the Centralized Intake Process Maintaining files and records and ensuring confidentiality of all information received. Behaving courteously and positively toward patients, clients, residents, visitors, and fellow employees.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience Experience working with mental health and addictions clients Education Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Knowledge and Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge in time management Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Able to cope w/ clinical, ethical, legal issues involving mental health services Knowledge of Assessment and Development care plans. Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning. Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory. Working knowledge of Suicide Intervention skills Ability to apply advanced computer skills Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity Other Information La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/ Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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