Social Worker Masters

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team within Youth Mental Health & Addictions Services, the MSW provides mental health therapy to youth and families presenting with a range of disorders. The MSW provides brief & multi-session individual and family therapy to address mental health problems and disorders in adolescents. The Social worker also facilitates group therapy for adolescents and parents and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Social worker also collaborates with other health providers and agencies as part of the treatment process. Periodically, the Social Worker also assists with program planning, quality improvement initiatives and clinical supervision of practicum students.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Registered Social Worker (RSW)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• One year clinically supervised experience providing MH therapy to adolescents
• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Ability to establish relationships with clients with mental health distress
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of adolescence in the life cycle/family systems and attachment theory

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

• Provides mental health therapy to youth and families presenting with a range of disorders.
• Provides brief & multi-session individual and family therapy to address mental health problems and disorders in adolescents.
• Facilitates group therapy for adolescents and parents.
• Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborates with other health providers and agencies as part of the treatment process.
• Assists with program planning, quality improvement initiatives and clinical supervision of practicum students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level