Role overview

Description

Position #: 9009793

Expected Start Date:August 09, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town:Kamsack

Department:Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinic

Type:Full-time regular

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:Standard Hours

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

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Social Worker provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment, and case coordination services to primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The Social Worker provides services as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will work collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other professionals within the community.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Knowledge and Abilities

Expert knowledge and advanced skill in a variety of treatment modalities
Committment to self evaluation, professional development and ongoing self care
Understanding social determinants of health for program development & delivery
Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory, strength-based model, crisis intervention
Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Ability to complete case management assessments, follow-up and treatment
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Other Information

Access to a reliable vehicle
One year experience in medical social work preferred
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Valid Class 5 driver's license