Position #: 095356

Expected Start Date: July 20, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 23, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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: Reporting to the Program Manager of Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Sunrise Health Region, the incumbent will participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker within the Mental Health and Addiction Services Team provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families, addressing the emotional and social needs of children and youth facing mental health issues, with the primary objective to the support and strengthen social functioning. This is done through collaboration with the client and/or family, the Mental Health and Addiction Service Interdisciplinary Team, and other service providers within Sunrise Health Region and communities. "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

Experience

• Experience working with clients in the specific department/area/program

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Written Communication Skills
• Cultural competency  
• Verbal communication skills
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Change management skills
• Computer skills
• Public relations skills
• Leadership skills
• Listening, specific counseling and assessment skills. 
• Communication skills
• Case management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
• Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities
• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care
• Ability to work under stress
• Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Ability to provide evidence based clinical counselin for conventional treatment 
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrates knowledge of community services, programs, and resources
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• knowledge of information privacy principles (LA FOIP and HIPA)
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Ability to travel when required

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

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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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.