Role overview

Description

Position #: V26642

Expected Start Date:October 19, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Population and Public Health - Regina

City/Town:Regina

Department:Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

Type:Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:April 30, 2027

FTE:1

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403

Travel Required:Yes

Job Description:Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Senior Social Worker provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The incumbent provides formal supervision (clinical/ professional and/or administrative) to other employees and students in a formal clinical practicum. As a senior practitioner, acts as a resource for other professionals and the community at large for mental health and addiction. "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 mental health and addiction community outreach

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Competencies

Public relations skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Consultation skills
Conflict resolution skills
Problem solving skills
Capability to lead self: Manage themselves

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Knowledge of crisis based intervention strategies
Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management.
Ability to coordinate resources.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge in recovery philosophy
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Ability to formulate evidence based intervention.
Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
Ability to work independently

Other Information

For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)