Social Worker Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Swift Current, SK

5d•CA$35 - CA$43•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Mental Health & Addictions Services, the incumbent will provide a full range of clinical mental health services to children and adolescents, and their families. Duties include intake, assessment and formulation of treatment plans, therapy with individuals, families and groups. Travel throughout the Health Region is required. Position is field hours and may involve evening and weekend shifts in order to meet client and program needs.

Requirements

Clinical Experience in mental health setting
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Basic - Writing skills
Basic - Conflict resolution skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Presentation skills
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge in applicable Acts
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of community programs/services
Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
Ability to work independently
Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
Knowledge in recovery philosophy

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 a full range of clinical mental health services to children and adolescents, and their families.
Conduct intake, assessment and formulation of treatment plans.
Provide therapy with individuals, families and groups.
Travel throughout the Health Region.
Work field hours, which may involve evening and weekend shifts to meet client and program needs.
Prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
Provide public education regarding children/youth mental health issues.
Enter and retrieve data in computer database systems.
Identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty.
Respond under pressure.