Social Worker, Medication Assessment Centre

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan's Medication Assessment Centre (UCPC) is seeking a Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed counseling and education to adults with chronic pain, using in-person and remote consultations as part of an interprofessional team.

You will develop evidence-based educational content, create care plans, and collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and other health professionals while contributing to program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work required.
• Advanced education in counselling, addictions, mental health, and chronic pain management considered an asset.
• Association licensure to practice social work in Saskatchewan.
• Minimum of two years of counseling experience in health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counseling and education to clients referred to UCPC.
• Develop care plans and evaluate UCPC clients.
• Collaborate with health professionals within and outside UCPC.
• Participate in program development and clinic operations discussions.
• Attend weekly UCPC team meetings to discuss cases.

Skills

Counselling

Empathetic communication

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Interprofessional collaboration

Education design

PRT training

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Tools

Documentation software

EMR/CRM systems

Job description

Social Worker, Medication Assessment Centre

The Medication Assessment Centre (MAC)/USaskChronic Pain Clinic (UCPC) is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of chronic pain focused direct patient care clinical services, both in person and remotely, for Saskatchewan residents. The clinical team includes pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers,physicians. The UCPC team contributes to the undergraduate education of a variety of health professional learners from the University of Saskatchewan and elsewhere.

Primary Purpose: As part of theUSaskChronic Pain Clinic(UCPC),youwill applytrauma-informed counseling approaches to deliver care and treatment to those with chronic pain. You will develop and present evidence-based educational material in group settings. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to deliver the best care for clients experiencing chronic pain, play an active role on a collaborative team, and grow boththeirclinical and leadership skills.

Nature of Work: Reporting to theAssociateDirector of the MAC/UCPC,youwill provide both in-person and remote (i.e., phone / videoconference) clinical consultations withclientswho have chronic pain.Youwill workinterprofessionallywith our pharmacists, physical therapist, chronic pain physicians(who is part of this chronic pain clinic team), family physicians (who will refer their patients), and other health professionals who are part of theclient’s circle of care. This will include participating in case conferences, in which individualpatientcases will be discussed by theUCPCteam and other members of aclient’s care team. Shift work will not berequired.

Accountabilities:

• Provide directtrauma-informed counselingand education, couple/family supportand education, and client system support, to clients who are referred to theUCPC
• Provide relevant assessments, care plans,and evaluation of allUCPCclients
• Collaborate with other health professionals (withinUCPCand outsideUCPC) in the management of individualclients
• Participate in UCPC program development and strategic plan goals
• Attend weekly meetings withUCPCteam members to discuss clinic operationsandclinical case discussions

Education:ABachelor’sDegreeorMaster’s Degree inSocial Workisrequired.Advanced education incounselling, addictions, mental health, andchronic pain management will be considered an asset.

Licensure: A license to practicesocial work within the province of Saskatchewan,registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers, and proof of $5,000,000 Professional Liability Insurancearerequired.

Experience:Applicants must have a minimum of two years ofexperienceproviding counseling. Previousexperienceworking in health care, on an interdisciplinary team,providingcare tohighly complexclientsand managingclientswith chronic pain will be considered assets.

Skills: Our team is looking for a thoughtful, considerate applicant who thrives in pursuing excellence and creative solutions. The following arerequiredfor success in this position:

• Strong health profession skills (e.g.,counselling,patient interviewing, empathetic communication,trauma informed care, documentation, computer);
• Strong community advocacy skills: connects clients to community networks, social services and supportive healthcare and community resources;
• Effective group facilitator: lead therapeutic groups. Familiarity with Acceptance Commitment Theory an asset;
• Creative and confident in designing and presenting educational content and workshops focused on chronic pain;
• Specialized training: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) completion or commitment to complete within the first year
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse clients, faculty, staff, students, and community partners;
• Effective organizational skills, the ability to handle complex situations, and manage multiple tasks with competingpriorities;
• Ability toidentifyissues and then develop and implement creative solutions;
• Ability to work effectively in aninterprofessional/intraprofessional, team-oriented and diverse atmosphere;and
• Ability to work independently.

Department: College of Pharmacy & Nutrition
Supervisor Job Title: Associate Director
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 9/1/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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