Social Worker Degree
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Cultural competency
- Decision making skills
- Communication skills
- Change management skills
- Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
- Public relations skills
- Leadership skills
- High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Computer skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Case management skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Ability to work under stress
- Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
- Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
- Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
- knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
- Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities
- Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
- Ability to provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Ability to travel when required
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- Provide assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families.
- Address the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues.
- Support and strengthen social functioning.
- Collaborate with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
