Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker - Saskatoon
Idylwyld Medical Centre is seeking a  Temporary Full Time Social Worker.  Reporting to Dr. Shawn Smit or Renee Jansen, the Social Worker will be responsible for case management, assessment and counseling services to adults who are experiencing changes in their quality of life due to the deterioration of their mental health and/or social circumstances. Working collaboratively with a number of MHAS providers and the community, the primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to provide assertive outreach case management services in a variety of community settings to a wide range of adult clients.

The incumbent will work as part of a team focused on providing psychosocial case management supports to persons in need of assistance with understanding their illness, recovery planning, housing, ongoing engagement and assessment, coordination of services and supports and managing crisis as relevant. Depending on client demand the incumbent may be assigned to provide counseling supports to other MHAS Teams as required.
If you have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and are Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) with experience in the area of mental health and addiction services and supervised clinical counselling in a primary health clinic, then this job is for you!
This position is part of a newly developed Innovation Fund between the Saskatchewan Government and medical clinics across Saskatchewan with the aim of improving patient access and quality care through team-based support, that will deliver better access to primary care in the province of Saskatchewan. This position is temporary until July 31, 2027, with the possibility of an extension.
Responsibilities:
Within the school/community context, will complete social, emotional and behavioural assessments of children (typically 3 – 8 years of age), provide consultation and counselling as identified by community partners
Maintain regular and frequent contact with family members and community partner personnel in homes, schools and other community settings as appropriate
Provide concrete support for families (e.g., housing, transportation)
Provide coordination of appropriate referrals for specialized services for children and their families
Crisis intervention for a wide variety of clients' special needs which must be addressed immediately (e.g., suicide risk assessment)
Behavior management activities with selected individuals or families as needed Consultation
Ensure effective working relationships with other professionals
Liaise on an ongoing basis with key community teams
Case conferences with families and agencies
Attend regular team meetings, huddles and conferences with professional coworkers Communication
Prepare and maintain clinical reports, reviews and other records, as required by Child and Youth Program, Mental Health and Addictions Services
Maintain appropriate communication with partners (i.e. school staff, child's family and other agencies involved with child and family).
Set up and chair meetings, as needed
General administrative duties as needed
Collaborate with team members on monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement efforts
Participate in engagement of clients and families as advisors for continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Experience and training in Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Counseling and
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and reliable transportation
1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction services and working with mental health and addictions clients
1 year of supervised clinical counselling experience
Demonstrated competence in providing clinical assessments and intervention services for children and their families
Knowledge of child development, family systems theory, addiction issues, mental health disorders would be beneficial
Knowledge of child development and positive parenting strategies
Demonstrated cultural competence and knowledge of First Nations family systems and cultural values and practices…