Description

Position #: 126290

Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Child & Youth&Adolescent; Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs;

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.86

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 24 shifts of 8 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

: In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counseling services to clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs. The position is also accountable for the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultations and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health.

The Social

Worker (BSW) reports to the Director for administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervision for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs for clinical supervision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- Experience in case management is an asset
- Experience in mental health & addictions is an asset

Education

- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Basic - Clinical skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills




- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Basic - Public relations skills
- Basic - Analytical skills
- Basic - Writing skills

Knowledge & Abilities

- Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of HIPA
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
- Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
- Knowledge and understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Knowledgeable in treatments across a wide clinical spectrum
- Ability to provide public presentation and qualified training.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices
- Broad clinical skills in group and individual interventions
- Ability to work independently and with broader interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to carry, load and unload equipment and supplies
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting

Other Information

- For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
- Travel required
- Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

📌 Social Worker Degree (Biggar)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Biggar