Position #: 9009793

Expected Start Date: August 09, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Social Worker provides a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment, and case coordination services to primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The Social Worker provides services as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will work collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other professionals within the community.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Expert knowledge and advanced skill in a variety of treatment modalities
• Committment to self evaluation, professional development and ongoing self care
• Understanding social determinants of health for program development & delivery
• Knowledge in local human service organizations, resources, referral procedures
• Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory, strength-based model, crisis intervention
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
• Knowledge in individual assessment and counselling skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in an integrated interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge in health promotion and prevention strategies
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Ability to complete case management assessments, follow-up and treatment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Other Information

• Access to a reliable vehicle
• One year experience in medical social work preferred
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• 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. 

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.