Social Worker Degree

Position #: 126290

Expected Start Date: March 02, 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: No

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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