Social Worker Degree Senior

Job summary

The Senior Social Worker provides short-term case management, advocacy, and discharge planning for patients in acute and urgent care settings. They also provide clinical leadership by coaching, mentoring, and educating the Discharge Planning and Support Team.

Job details

Position #: V39404 Expected Start Date: November 01, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Regina General Hospital City/Town: Regina Department: Discharge Coordination Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: November 01, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended shift hours 11.78 Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Senior Social Worker provides support, advocacy, and discharge planning within acute care with the Discharge Planning and Support Team (DPAS) reporting directly to the Manager. The Senior Social Worker is an experienced clinician who provides short-term case management support to patients in acute care and urgent care areas . The position requires the use of high order knowledge, clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to assess and support patients and/or to coach, mentor, orientate and provide education to an assigned team in DPAS. Drawing on standards of practice for case management; professional codes of ethics; social work standards of practice in health care; program policy and procedures; and relevant legislation, the Senior Social Worker provides high quality patient service. "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 * Three years recognized clinical experience with demonstrated leadership ability. * Familiar with community resources and services Education * Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Competencies * Conflict resolution skills * Organizational skills * Time management skills * Crisis management skills * Negotiation skills Knowledge and Abilities * Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards * Ability to facilitate case/family conferences. * Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice * Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act * Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Care Directive * Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities. * Substitute Decision Maker Act, Community Care Branch Ministry of Health * Determinants of health; Cultural issues & diversity in providing care * Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. * Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently * Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport * Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice * Impact of disease and illness on quality of life * Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position * Relevant computer systems * Advanced clinical skills/knowledge/abilities for competent social work practice * Highly developed written and oral communication skills * Ability to manage workload/staff development related to resource coordination * Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others * Commitment to continued learning and professional development. * Personal Care Home Act & Regulations, Saskatchewan Health Authority policies. * Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act * Professional maturity and leadership in clinical area. Other Information * Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) * For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/ * Assign duties to frontline staff as required * Valid Class 5 driver's license 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. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Social Worker provides short-term case management, advocacy, and discharge planning for patients in acute and urgent care settings. They also provide clinical leadership by coaching, mentoring, and educating the Discharge Planning and Support Team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and have at least three years of recognized clinical experience with demonstrated leadership ability. Registration or eligibility with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Case management
• Discharge planning
• Clinical expertise
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis management
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Negotiation
• Mental health assessment
• Patient advocacy
• Communication
• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Rapport Building
• Client Confidentiality
• Stakeholder Communications
• Clinical Experience
• Organizational Skills
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Self-Discipline
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Discharge Planning
• Acute Care
• Teaching
• Reconciliation
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Child And Family Services
• Decision Making
• Community Mental Health Services
• Conflict Resolution
• Training And Development
• Crisis Management
• Urgent Care
• Interpersonal Communications
• Personal Care
• Reflective Practice
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating
• Mental Health Act

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Social Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

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