Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9008454

Expected Start Date: January 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Unity Health Centre

City/Town: Unity

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224.00 hours per 6 week rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Social Worker BSW reports to the Director of Community Health Services for administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervisor for Adult or Child and Youth Mental Programs for clinical supervision. In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Heartland Health Region, the policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addictions services and within the boundaries of the west central area of Saskatchewan, the Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for the provision of community-based mental health counseling services to clients within the Mental Health Adult or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Ability to effectively handle a large caseload
• Knowledgeable in treatments across a wide clinical spectrum
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
• Plan, develop and conduct variety of treatments and psycho-educational groups
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour in the provision of other areas of practice
• Ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Demonstrated understanding of community development
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to provide public/educational presentations

Other Information

• Will provide visiting services to sites within the service area.
• Assist with other duties as directed by management
• Ability to travel when required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• For more information on the town of Unity please visit https://www.townofunity.com/
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• Unity is located approximately 89 km southwest of North Battleford
• Lifting/moving clinical equip. may be req'd in accord. w/EH&S Standards
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement