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Social Worker Degree Senior

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February 18 2025
Expected expiry date: February 25 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Population Health,
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 42149
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 02/17/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Services - Regina
  • Apply Before 02/25/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: V43076

Expected Start Date: March 31, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health & Addiction Services

City/Town: Regina

Department: Mental Health Clinics

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 28, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Senior Social Worker provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The incumbent provides formal supervision (clinical/ professional and/or administrative) to other employees and students in a formal clinical practicum. As a senior practitioner, acts as a resource for other professionals and the community at large for mental health and addiction.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Requires a minimum of three years (postgraduate) recent recognized clinical experience in working within community adult mental health and addiction services.

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and addiction and harm reduction strategies required to enable clients to sustain stability. Broad knowledge of community resources including treatment programs and support agencies is essential. Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach and competence in delivering mental health and addiction crisis interventions. Knowledge of a variety of intervention strategies (individual and group) for individuals with mental health and addiction problems in a community based setting, including, but not limited to: assessment, triage, treatment, case management. Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty across a wide range of clinical presentation and formulate evidence based intervention. Cultural competency skills. Knowledge of Recovery philosophy. Ability to work independently and in a self-motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting. Leadership skills, workload management, staff development and skills related to resource coordination. Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act. Excellent consultation and public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships. Excellent interpersonal competence including effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner. Ability to provide public presentation and professional training. Ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system.

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
  • Requires a valid driver's license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
  • Ability to work flexible hours; including an ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs.
  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
  • Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.
  • For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.