Position #: 158487
Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA
City/Town: Estevan
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 03, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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: The incumbent will provide Mental Health intake services to Mental Health and Addiction Services throughout the area, as well as providing some short-term counselling / therapeutic services to individuals and families. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct service, consultation, community resource development, and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The incumbent is accountable for overseeing smooth delivery of intake services and the delivery of referrals for services internally to the appropriate program and staff. As well, the incumbent will provide some appropriate assistance to clients in the form of suggestions, guidance and / or direction to help clients obtain services external to Mental Health and Addictions. "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)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity/responsibility
- Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner
- Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
- Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
- Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
- A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
Other Information
- 1 year community/inpatient experience in addictions/mental health is an asset
- 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.
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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.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
