Social Worker Degree

Position #: 169687

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Victoria Square

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work:  112 hours per 3 weeks rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: No

Job Description: This position is responsible for the provision of assessment, screening and brief intervention with individuals and families seeking outpatient mental health and addiction services. The position is situated in a collaborative, team-based environment that requires strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to cope effectively with stress, change and diversity. Duties will include screening, assessment, counseling, consultation and the provision of relevant mental health and addiction education to the public and other service providersPrimary Responsabilities:- The provision of screening and initial assessment of individuals referred to mental health and addictions outpatient services. - Provide brief treatment to individuals and families experiences mental health and addiction difficulties This may include individual and/or group counseling modalities.- Coordinate other mental health and addictions services based on clients level of need.- Refer and collaborate with other community agency when necessary to enhance the well-being of clients (with appropriate consent)- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.- Attend team meetings, reports writing and file documentation.- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Basic - Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable Acts
• Knowledge in treating mood disorders
• Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Prince Albert please visit https://www.citypa.ca
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)