Job DescriptionThe incumbent will provide 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. 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. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.ExperienceExperience and training in Motivational Interviewing1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction servicesExperience working with mental health and addictions clientsExperience and training in Solution-Focused CounselingExperience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy1 year of supervised clinical counsellingEducationBachelor of Social Work (BSW)LicensesValid Class 5 driver's licenseCompetenciesAdvanced - Interpersonal skillsBasic - Computer skillsAdvanced - Verbal communication skillsAdvanced - Written Communication SkillsIntermediate - Organizational skillsKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and interventionAbility to work collaboratively with team members and the community at largeKnowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient populationKnowledge of cross cultural issues and cultural sensitivityAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge of substance abuse/addictions issues and mental health issuesKnowledge in counseling principles, practice theory, and intervention strategiesDemonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practiceKnowledge in marginalized populationsOther InformationRegistered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)SalaryPay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Social Worker Degree Senior - C$37,949 - C$46,403 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg