Job Description

JobID: 4937

Position Type:

Learning Supports/Mental Health and Addictions Liaison/Counselor

Date Posted:

8/5/2025

Location:

Education Centre

Date Available:

08/25/2025

Closing Date:

08/15/2025


At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of

Compassion

, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of

Belonging

, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to

Integrity

means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in

Collaboration

, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on

Curiosity

, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.



We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the

Mental Health and Addictions Liaison

position at

Education Centre

in Regina. This is a permanent full-time position that will commence August 25, 2025.

Role Overview:

The psychosocial and emotional health of our students is a key element of academic success. This role supports students with addictions and mental health challenges who are unable to access community intervention services. In this role, the Mental Health and Addictions Liaison (MHAL) will provide short-term addictions counseling, assessments, and referrals to community-based support. The MHAL will also utilize the Prairie Valley School Division Roadmap to Mental Health and Addictions Services to coordinate available external addiction services, therapy services through outside agencies, and develop resources for students.



The MHAL provides a comprehensive range of services to students whose ability to learn is impacted by mental health issues, addictions, or both. This role focuses on diagnostic assessments, consultation, collaboration, and the application of expertise in mental health, addictions, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities to enhance learning opportunities and success for students.

What you will do:

+ Work primarily within a classroom environment to support the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework.
+ Develop, implement, and monitor interventions and strategies that address the social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs of students.
+ Provide timely diagnostic, assessment, and consultation services for students with mental health issues, addictions, learning disorders, or intellectual disabilities.
+ Communicate effectively with students and families to connect them with community service providers as part of an intervention plan.
+ Proactively conduct risk assessments of student safety, emotional, and behavioral needs.
+ Implement crisis prevention practices and deliver crisis intervention and response services to promote safe and healthy learning environments.
+ Maintain up-to-date assessments and intervention records.
+ Build the capacity of teachers and administrators using a variety of proactive, innovative, and effective professional development delivery techniques.
- This includes in-class modeling, collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials, and presenting at professional learning events.
+ Provide short-term addictions counseling and assessments.
+ Make referrals to community-based support and coordinate external addiction services and therapy services though outside agencies.
+ Develop resources for students using the Prairie Valley School Division Roadmap to Mental Health and Addictions Services.
+ Perform any other duties as may be required or assigned by the Student Services Coordinator or designate.

What will make you successful:

+ As a Psychologist:
- Master's Degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
- Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
- Certified in school psychology competencies from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
+ As a Social Worker:
- Master's Degree in Social Work.
- Certified in mental health and addictions counseling.
- Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.
- Experience working in the education sector is an asset.
- Background in addictions and counseling within an educational setting is preferred.
+ Knowledge of assessment, intervention, and consultation methods related to childhood and adolescent mental health issues, addictions, and learning disorders.
+ Superior case management tracking, documentation, writing, and reporting skills.
+ Knowledge of and adherence to professional standards and ethics of the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Saskatchewan.
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with students, families, teachers, and community providers.
+ Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect:

+ Salary is based on qualifications and experience as per Conditions of Employment agreement.
+ 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
+ Employer matched pension plan.
+ 40 hours per week; flexible work day and requires work during evenings, weekends and school breaks.
+ Some travel between schools and community organizations is required using a private vehicle with employer-paid mileage

How to Apply:

+ For further details of the position, contact Lorrie Anne Harkess, Learning Superintendent, by email lorrie.harkness@pvsd.ca.
+ Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers

by midnight on Sunday, August 17, 2025

.

Selection Procedure:

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.