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Social Worker – BSW Jobs in Swift Current, Saskatchewan at Saskatchewan Health Authority
Title: Social Worker – BSW
Company: Saskatchewan Health Authority
Location: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Job DescriptionThe Social Worker uses professional skills to asisst and provide interventions aimed at assisting clients and families cope with health related issues. Under the direction of the Director of Acute Care – Southwest the incumbent will support Program Managers to ensuring the goals and needs of the client are met in keeping with the mission, vision and values of the former Cypress Health Region.
Job QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Social Work
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Experience
Clinical Experience in mental health setting
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system
Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty across a wide range of clinical presentation and formulate evidence based interventions
Ability to provide public/educational presentations
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting
Ability to work independently and in a self-motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure
Basic computer skills
Conflict resolution skills
Cultural competency skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to prepare reports in a clear concise and timely manner. Ability to provide public presentations
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act
Knowledge of a variety of intervention strategies (individual and group) for individuals with mental health and addiction problems in a community based setting, including, but not limited to: assessment, triage, treatment, case management
Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs and support agencies is essential
Knowledge of Recovery philosophy
Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
Other Information
Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
Additional Information
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: June 5, 2024
FTE®: 1.00
