Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9008454

Expected Start Date: February 09, 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: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

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

Other Information

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