Social Worker Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 48,405,000 - 59,190,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkton Regional Health Centre in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Social Worker for the Mental Health Community Case Management team. You will assess and provide therapeutic interventions for children and youth facing mental health issues, collaborating with families and the multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services in Sunrise Health Region, you will support social functioning and community connections, with travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and youth with mental health issues.
• Collaborate with clients, families and service providers to strengthen social functioning.
• Work as part of the Mental Health and Addiction Services interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Public relations

Leadership

Counseling & assessment

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Team collaboration

Decision making

Written communication

Change management

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Position #: 180598

Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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

Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Sunrise Health Region, the incumbent will participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker within the Mental Health and Addiction Services Team provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families, addressing the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues, with the primary objective to the support and strengthen social functioning. This is done through collaboration with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Public relations skills
• Leadership skills
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Case management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Decision making skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Change management skills
• Cultural competency
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
• Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
• Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities
• Ability to work under stress
• Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/