Social Worker Degree

Position #: 201915

Expected Start Date: December 07, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 08, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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: Under the direction of the Manager, and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker BSW provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Cultural competency

Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to work independently in a self motivated manner & respond under pressure
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act and other legislation
• Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• Ability to formulate evidence-based intervention based on clinical presentation
• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Knowledge of Recovery Philosophy
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty.
• Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
• Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

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.

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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.

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.