Social Worker (MSW) - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Social Worker for the Family Therapy - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Service. This 0.80 FTE, in-person position involves psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and facilitating group work within a collaborative healthcare team.

Requirements include an MSW from a CASWE-accredited program (or approved equivalent), registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers, and CPR training as per policy.

Qualifications

• MSW from CASWE accredited program or approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• CPR training per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.
• Provide individual counselling to individuals and couples, and family therapy where indicated; facilitate group work.
• Interpret social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team and support planning.
• Develop client education materials and participate in teaching and program evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Organization

Education

MSW CASWE accredited

Post-graduate training

Job description

• Requisition ID: 407514


• Position Number: 20024739


• Posting End Date: Open until filled


• City: Winnipeg


• Employer: Shared Health


• Site: Health Sciences Centre


• Department / Unit: Family Therapy - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Service


• Job Stream: Clinical


• Union: MAHCP


• Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/07/2026 - Indefinite


• Reason for Term: Other Leave


• FTE: 0.80


• Anticipated Shift: Days


• Work Arrangement: In Person


• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75


• Annual Base Hours: 2015


• Salary: $48.078, $49.891, $51.772, $53.724, $55.747, $57.421

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient‑centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province‑wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

• Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions; providing individual counselling to individuals and couples, and family therapy where indicated; facilitating group work; relieving co‑workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.


• Participating as a member of the healthcare team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem‑solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department or the Manager.


• Developing client educational materials, providing client education and participating in professional and research programs; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of social work students; participating in clinical teaching of students and colleagues from other professions; and conducting program evaluation activities as needed.


• Program development, program evaluation, community development, promoting advocacy, financial and administrative management and leadership activities as relevant to the position.

Experience

• Four years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.


• Post‑graduate training in specialized services preferred.


• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.


• Post‑graduate training in specialized services preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.


• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.


• May be required to have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and reliable vehicle.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.


• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.


• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare.


• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.


• Ability to practice independently and with minimum supervision.


• Demonstrated strong commitment to the profession of social work and the Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) Code of Ethics and Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.


• Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.


• Computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.


• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.


• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.


• May be required to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to days, evenings and weekends.

This indefinite term may expire upon the return of the current incumbent to their position, subject to a minimum of forty‑eight (48) hours’ notice.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.