Social Worker Degree

Position #: 203476

Expected Start Date: September 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 15, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Provides assessments, treatments, referrals and case management of individuals, couples, groups and families who experience mental health problems and/or addictions problems. Provides professional consultation and collaborative support as an interdisciplinary team member. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Organizational skills


• Problem solving skills


• Analytical skills


• Presentation skills


• Facilitation skills


• Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building


• Public relations skills


• Consultation skills


• Conflict resolution skills


• Counseling skills


• Verbal communication skills


• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders


• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other care providers


• Shown skills in program development, training and education and facilitation


• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills


• Ability to facilitate individual and group counselling with youth and parents


• Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations


• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands


• A team leader with outstanding interpersonal skills


• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems


• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills


• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations


• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.


• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs


• Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments.


• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships


• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders


• knowledge of case management principles


• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement


• Knowledge of mental health issues


• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philopsohy and objectives


• Clinical diagnostic/pharmacotherapeutic/therapeutic intervention skills


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)


• Valid Class 5 driver's license


• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized