Position #: 182515
Expected Start Date: September 02, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Emergency Intake
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 20, 2026
FTE: 0.57
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Hours of Work: 8 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: No
Job Description: As a member of Mental Health Services, the Social Worker is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include screening, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, consultation, preparation of reports, data collection and client, family and public education.
"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
1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction services
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Competencies
Basic - Counseling skills
Basic - Computer skills
Coordination skills
Basic - Assessment skills
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Willingness to take CPR and PART
Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
Knowledge in mental health/mental illness impact on client, family and community
Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Knowledge in mental health and mental illness across life cycle
Willingness to learn about a variety of assessment tools
Knowledge of mental health and mental illness issues in a variety of settings
Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
Knowledge in appropriate systems theory and interventions
Ability to work with CMHNs to deliver education program to families
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge in applicable health promotion and health prevention initiatives
Other Information
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period
