social worker

Position #: 180717 Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filed. Union: HSAS Facility: La Ronge Health Centre City/Town: La Ronge Department: CHILD & YOUTH&ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY CLINICS&PROGRAMS Type: Full-time regular 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 Mental Health Social Worker will provide client-driven health and social case management assistance to children and youth in the community and those clients attending the Health Centre to achieve safe and reasonable goals that will optimize clients' health and wellness and improve their quality of life. The Mental Health Social Worker works in collaboration with clients, their families and community and government agencies, and works closely with the Mental and Addictions teams. The Mental Health Social Worker also acts as a resource to and supports the development of community and interagency initiatives as they pertain to their mandate. "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 licenseMemberships- Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)Knowledge and Abilities- Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies- Commitment to service excellence, in quality improvement and risk management- Knowledge in child and youth treatment programming- Knowledge in mental health treatment resources- Specific understanding of child and youth mental health issues is beneficial- Knowledge in human development and family dynamics- Ability to facilit...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.