Social Worker Degree

Position #: 095356
Expected Start Date: August 03, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre
City/Town: Yorkton
Department: Mental Health Community Case Management
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: July 30, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Sunrise Health Region, the incumbent will participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker within the Mental Health and Addiction Services Team provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families, addressing the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues, with the primary objective to the support and strengthen social functioning. This is done through collaboration with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities. "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

• Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Public relations skills
• Cultural competency
• Case management skills
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills.
• Verbal communication skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Change management skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Ability to work under stress
• Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
• Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
• knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
• Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities
• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources

Other Information

• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/