Social Worker Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Regina, SK

7d • Remote

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. The incumbent provides supervision to students in formal clinical practicums. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Requirements

• 1 year recognized postgraduate experience in community MHAS
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Can function independently & as member of interdisciplinary mental health team
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty.
• 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
• Broad knowledge of mental health community resources.
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Ability to provide public education regarding children/youth mental health issues
• Knowledge in normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology
• Ability to design, initiate and conduct in service training for others.
• Ability to document in a concise and timely manner
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (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.
• Provides supervision to students in formal clinical practicums.

What This Job Offers

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