Social Worker Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Regina, SK

2d • CA$35 - CA$43 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily child and youth mental health and addiction population. This is a position that treats youth affected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The incumbent provides supervision to students in formal clinical practicums.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Minimum 1 year postgraduate recognized clinical experience in a community mental health setting.
• 1 year recent experience in a community MH setting working with children, youth & families.
• Knowledge of normal child & adolescent development & psychopathology
• Ability to formulate evidence-based intervention based on clinical presentation
• Ability to identify, implement & evaluate areas of client difficulty
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management
• Broad knowledge of mental health community resources
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct training for other professionals
• Ability to provide public education regarding children/youth mental health issues
• Can function independently & as member of interdisciplinary mental health team
• Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Must have current practicing registration with SASW.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• May require access to a vehicle for work.

Nice To Haves

• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily child and youth mental health and addiction population.
• Treats youth affected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Provides supervision to students in formal clinical practicums.

What This Job Offers

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