Social Worker Degree

Position #: 126290

Expected Start Date: May 25, 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

Number of Hours per Rotation: 24 shifts of 8 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: 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 manager of mental health and addictions.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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