Social Worker Degree

Position #: 126290

Expected Start Date: February 08, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Child & Youth&Adolescent Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 0.86

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Hours of Work: 24 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counseling services to clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs. The position is also accountable for the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultations and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health. The Social Worker (BSW) reports to the Director for administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervision for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs for clinical supervision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years recent nursing exp. in community mental health, homecare, ER environment
• Experience in case management is an asset
• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Public relations skills
• Basic - Clinical skills
• Basic - Analytical skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of HIPA
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
• Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
• Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge and understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to carry, load and unload equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
• Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Broad clinical skills in group and individual interventions
• Knowledge in community development
• Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
• Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices
• Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
• Knowledgeable in treatments across a wide clinical spectrum
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Travel required
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/