Social Worker Degree

Position #: 092419

Expected Start Date: April 13, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)