Role overview

Description

Position #: 095925

Expected Start Date:August 03, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town:Yorkton

Department:Mental Health Community Case Management

Type:Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:July 30, 2027

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation:14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Sunrise Health Region, the incumbent will participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker within the Mental Health and Addiction Services Team provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families, addressing the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues, with the primary objective to the support and strengthen social functioning. This is done through collaboration with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities. "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

Experience

Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

Public relations skills
Cultural competency
Computer skills
Leadership skills
Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
Written Communication Skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Case management skills
High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
Change management skills
Decision making skills
Communication skills
Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities
Ability to work under stress
Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
Ability to provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment
Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
Knowledge of mental health issues

Other Information

For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
Ability to travel when required
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)