Social Worker Degree

Position #: 203476

Expected Start Date: June 15, 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

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: Yes

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

• Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building
• Counseling skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Public relations skills
• Presentation skills
• Consultation skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Clinical diagnostic/pharmacotherapeutic/therapeutic intervention skills
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations
• Ability to facilitate individual and group counselling with youth and parents
• Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments.
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philopsohy and objectives
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Shown skills in program development, training and education and facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other care providers
• knowledge of case management principles
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders
• A team leader with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.