Social Worker Masters Senior

Position #: 9006595

Expected Start Date: August 25, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Herold Road Family Physicians

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - MSW Senior $44.261 to $54.125

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description:  Under the direction of the Manager (or designate), and as part of the interdisciplinary Team, the Social Worker - MSW - Senior is responsible for the full scope of case management services and counselling for Bridge Clinic patients adjusting to living with a chronic health condition. This is accomplished through collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker - MSW - Senior is responsible to develop a professional therapeutic working relationship with patients and families, including an understanding of the social work role, and SHA philosophy, objectives, and policies. The Social Worker - MSW - Senior utilizes a range of interventional skills from a number of theoretical models and focuses on direct patient care.

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

Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience and training in the following: Solution-Focused Counseling 
• Experience and training in the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Experience and training in the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Experience in a MH services environment providing psychological services 
• Experience and training in the following: Motivational Interviewing
• Experience and training in the following: Mindfulness-based Therapy

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Intervention skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to assess needs, prioritize clients, develop family-centered treatment
• Demonstrated skill in clinically supervising social workers and related disciplines.
• Ability to work within established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
• Ability to build and maintain relationships based on trust and accountability
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to new techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of social worker ethics and standards of practice
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to manage crisis situations in clinical areas relevant to the position
• Demonstrated skill in mentoring and training social workers and related disciplines.
• High level accuracy/attention to detail required in all aspects of this position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in discharge planning
• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
• Advocate on behalf of patient and families

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)