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Social Worker Masters

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November 18 2024
Expected expiry date: November 25 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 26474
  • Job Category Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
  • Posting Date 11/17/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Surgical Assessment Centre - Regina
  • Apply Before 11/25/2024, 11:00 PM

Job Description

Position #: 9001000

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Surgical Assessment Centre - Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Surgery Specialty Clinic

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: Yes

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - MSW $40.983 to $50.114

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager and working within a multidisciplinary team, The Social Worker works with patients who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial intervention using a variety of treatment modalities (both individual and group) to persons preparing for bariatric surgery. The Social Worker provides a wide range of screening, assessment, and treatment services to clients. As a specialized clinician, the incumbent will possess knowledge of bariatric surgery and its complex psychological impact and will utilize strong clinical skills to provide psychotherapeutic interventions.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience and training in the following: Solution-Focused Counseling
  • Use of standardized tools for assessment.
  • Experience and training in the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Experience and education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy.
  • Experience and training in the following: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Exp. related to leadership, patient education, program development & evaluation.
  • Experience and training in the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Min. of two years' (post graduate) recent experience in clinical therapy.
  • Experience and training in the following: Mindfulness-based Therapy
  • Experience and training in the following: Motivational Interviewing

Education

  • Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work is required.
  • Must have current practicing registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to establish workload priorities.
  • General knowledge of psychopharmacology.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate both one-on-one and in groups
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effective, evidenced-based treatment plans.
  • Broad knowledge of mental health community resources.
  • Sound clinical judgement skills.
  • Knowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient population.
  • Knowledge of bariatric surgeries and the psychological impact

Other Information

  • Experience working in bariatric care considered a strong asset.
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Please provide a cover letter and resume when applying for this position
  • Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
  • 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.