HealthCareersInSask.ca·Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
The Mental Health Therapist provides a wide range of mental health services, including planning and delivering counselling for children, youth, adults, and their families. They are responsible for restoring mental health and supporting clients in developing skills to manage their illnesses within an interdisciplinary team.
Position #: V35677
Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Fort Qu'Appelle Primary Health Care
City/Town: Fort Qu'Appelle
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks; 8 hours shift
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Senior $38.389 to $46.943
Travel Required: Yes
Reporting to the Primary Health Care Manager, under the leadership of the Clinical Manager of Mental Health and Addictions and the supervision of a Senior Mental Health Therapist, the Mental Health Therapist is responsible to provide a wide range of mental health services to a broad population of clients. They are responsible for the planning, development, organization and delivery of counselling services of children, youth, adults and their families with the goal of restoring mental health and/or supporting clients to learn skills to manage their illness. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
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.
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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.
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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master of Psychology, or a Psychiatric Nursing diploma, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license. Applicants are expected to have experience working with clients with chronic mental illness and must be eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Saskatchewan are often shaped by steady demand across community and facility settings, especially for candidates with mental health experience and current provincial registration. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for specialized education, BCLS certification, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and a strong work history in mental health. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your registration status and driver’s license details before applying.