Social Worker Degree

Job summary

Provide clinical and related services to individuals admitted to mental health inpatient units to facilitate recovery and early discharge. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and partner with families, caregivers, and community organizations.

Job details

Position #: 148185 Expected Start Date: October 11, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Irene & Les Dube Centre for Mental Health City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services Combined Nursing Unit - Dube Centre Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: October 11, 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: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966 Travel Required: No Job Description: To provide clinical and related services to individuals who are admitted to the Mental Health Inpatient units in order to facilitate their early discharge and recovery in the community. This position reports administratively to the Senior Social Worker who reports to the Manager of the Acute Care Mental Health. The Senior position is located at the Royal University Hospital site. The Manager of Acute Care reports to the general Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Staff within this program work as a team and are accountable to each other. Because of the varied needs of clients, staff rely extensively on external resources and often work in partnership with families, other caregivers, agencies, and organizations in the community. "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 Multi-Cost: * Yes Experience * 1 year supervised post degree experience * 1 yr experience in a mental health or hospital setting required Education * Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Competencies * Advanced - Communication skills * Basic - Facilitation skills * Advanced - Organizational skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients * Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming * Ability to work independently * Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs * Knowledge in discharge planning * Ability to work effectively with individuals who may be acutely ill * Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention * Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team 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/ 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. 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. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > 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.

What you’ll do

Provide clinical and related services to individuals admitted to mental health inpatient units to facilitate recovery and early discharge. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and partner with families, caregivers, and community organizations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and at least one year of supervised post-degree experience in a mental health or hospital setting. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW).

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• community resource coordination · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical services
• Mental health assessment
• Discharge planning
• Crisis intervention
• Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
• Communication skills
• Facilitation skills
• Organizational skills
• Program development
• Program evaluation
• Case management
• Patient-centered care
• Intervention planning
• Community resource coordination
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Discharge Planning
• Acute Care
• Disease Etiology
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Communication
• Nursing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers