Social Worker Masters
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager and working within a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker works with patients who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial intervention using a variety of treatment modalities (both individual and group) to persons preparing for bariatric surgery. The Social Worker provides a wide range of screening, assessment, and treatment services to clients. As a specialized clinician, the incumbent will possess knowledge of bariatric surgery and its complex psychological impact and will utilize strong clinical skills to provide psychotherapeutic interventions.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work is required.
- Min. of two years' (post graduate) recent experience in clinical therapy.
- Experience and training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Experience and education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy.
- Experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Experience and training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
- Experience and training in Mindfulness-based Therapy.
- Experience and training in Solution-Focused Counseling.
- Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing.
- Use of standardized tools for assessment.
- Exp. related to leadership, patient education, program development & evaluation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
- Sound clinical judgement skills.
- General knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Broad knowledge of mental health community resources.
- Knowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient population.
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body.
- Must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Must bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in bariatric care considered a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Providing psychosocial intervention using a variety of treatment modalities (both individual and group) to persons preparing for bariatric surgery.
- Providing a wide range of screening, assessment, and treatment services to clients.
- Utilizing strong clinical skills to provide psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Performing effective, evidenced-based treatment plans.
- Establishing workload priorities.
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Communicating both one-on-one and in groups.
Benefits
- We are committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
- We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
- We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
- We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
