Social Worker Degree
About The Position
Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Sunrise Health Region, the incumbent will participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker within the Mental Health and Addiction Services Team provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families, addressing the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues, with the primary objective to the support and strengthen social functioning. This is done through collaboration with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program
- High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
- Public relations skills
- Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
- Written Communication Skills
- Change management skills
- Cultural competency
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Communication skills
- Case management skills
- Decision making skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
- Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
- Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
- Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
- Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Ability to travel when required
- Ability to travel when required
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
- Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families.
- Address the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues.
- Support and strengthen social functioning.
- Collaborate with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities.
- Develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care.
- Provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment.
- Demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
- Integrate mental health programming across SHA and communities.
- Accept and implement change.
- Work independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Work under stress.
Benefits
- Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
