Social Worker Degree

Position #: 092419
Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Melfort Hospital
City/Town: Melfort
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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: No
Job Description: Provides assessments, treatments, referrals and case management of individuals, couples, groups and families who experience mental health problems and/or addictions problems. Provides professional consultation and collaborative support as an interdisciplinary team member. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Presentation skills
• Public relations skills
• Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building
• Organizational skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Counseling skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Consultation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Facilitation skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Clinical diagnostic/pharmacotherapeutic/therapeutic intervention skills
• Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• A team leader with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philosophy and objectives
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders
• Shown skills in program development, training and education and facilitation
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to facilitate individual and group counselling with youth and parents
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other care providers
• knowledge of case management principles
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of mental health issues

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)