Social Worker Degree

Description

Position #: 201915

Expected Start Date:July 06, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town:Estevan

Department:Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type:Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:September 08, 2027

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation:28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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:The incumbent will provide Mental Health intake services to Mental Health and Addiction Services throughout the area, as well as providing some short-term counselling / therapeutic services to individuals and families. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct service, consultation, community resource development, and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The incumbent is accountable for overseeing smooth delivery of intake services and the delivery of referrals for services internally to the appropriate program and staff. As well, the incumbent will provide some appropriate assistance to clients in the form of suggestions, guidance and / or direction to help clients obtain services external to Mental Health and Addictions. "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

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity/responsibility
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner

Other Information

• 1 year community/inpatient experience in addictions/mental health is an asset
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)