Social Worker Degree

Position #: 182517
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Emergency Intake
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: No
Job Description: As a member of Mental Health Services, the Social Worker is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include screening, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation, preparation of reports, data collection and client, family and public education. "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
Experience

• 1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction services

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Coordination skills
• Basic - Assessment skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Ability to work with CMHNs to deliver education program to families
• Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
• Ability to work independently
• Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
• Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle
• Willingness to take CPR and PART
• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Willingness to learn about a variety of assessment tools
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of mental health and mental illness issues in a variety of settings
• Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/