Job Description

Position # 126290

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Child & Youth&Adolescent Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.86

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 24 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

In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counseling services to clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs. The position is also accountable for the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultations and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health. The Social Worker (BSW) reports to the Director for administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervision for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs for clinical supervision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset
• Experience in case management is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Analytical skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Public relations skills
• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Clinical skills
• Basic - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
• Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
• Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
• Knowledgeable in treatments across a wide clinical spectrum
• Broad clinical skills in group and individual interventions
• Knowledge in community development
• Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to carry, load and unload equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of HIPA
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act

Other Information

• Travel required
• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon

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.