Job Description

Position #: 154014

Expected Start Date: September 30, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Community Support

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 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

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

• Management skills
• Public relations skills
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrated skill in maintaining files and records
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Sound knowledge of developmental and systems theory.
• Ability to distinguish developmental, personality and behavioral functioning.
• Ability to cope effectively with stress, change, and diversity
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to distinguish normal and abnormal emotional behavioral functioning.
• Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
• Ability to refer to, network, and work cooperatively with community agencies
• Ability to initiate, plan and conduct treatment groups or education
• Knowledge in wraparound or other principles
• Provide consultation services to staff and other agencies.
• Knowledge of cross cultural issues and cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of protocols and Legislation that related addictions and mental health
• Sound knowledge of mental health and addictions theory.
• Sound knowledge of issues related to children and youth with complex needs.
• Knowledge of systems theory and human lifespan development

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Ability to travel when required
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

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.