Position #: V42000Expected Start Date: To be determined, Open until filled.Union: HSASFacility: Surgical Assessment Centre - ReginaCity/Town: ReginaDepartment: Surgery Specialty ClinicType: Full time regularFTE: 1Shift Information: DaysNumber of Hours per Rotation: 112hours per 3 weeksRelief: NoFloat: NoHours of work: Standard hoursSalary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - MSW $40.983 to $50.114Travel Required: NoReporting to the Manager and working within a multidisciplinary team, The Social Worker works with patients who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial intervention using a variety of treatment modalities (both individual and group) to persons preparing for bariatric surgery. The Social Worker provides a wide range of screening, assessment, and treatment services to clients. As a specialized clinician, the incumbent will possess knowledge of bariatric surgery and its complex psychological impact and will utilize strong clinical skills to provide psychotherapeutic interventions. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"Human Resources Exemption: NoExperienceExperience and education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy.Experience and training in the following: Solution-Focused CounselingExp. related to leadership, patient education,



program development & evaluation.Experience and training in the following: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyUse of standardized tools for assessment.Experience and training in the following: Motivational InterviewingMin. of two years' (post graduate) recent experience in clinical therapy.Experience and training in the following: Mindfulness-based TherapyExperience and training in the following: Dialectical Behavioral TherapyExperience and training in the following: Cognitive Behavioral TherapyEducationMaster's Degree in Clinical Social Work is required.Knowledge and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of psychopharmacology.Ability to establish workload priorities.Knowledge of appropriate community resources related to this patient population.Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.Demonstrated ability to perform effective, evidenced-based treatment plans.Sound clinical judgement skills.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingDemonstrated ability to communicate both one-on-one and in groupsBroad knowledge of mental health community resources.Other InformationRegistered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing bodyExperience working in bariatric care considered a strong asset.For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.Regina.Ca/

📌 Social Worker Masters (Regina)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Regina