Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - MSW $40.983 to $50.114
Travel Required: No
: Reporting to the Manager, the Social Worker - MSW is a highly specialized clinical practitioner responsible for the delivery of advanced psychosocial services to patients and families across the province.
The Social
Worker - MSW will work independently without readily available access to supervision/consultation. The position provides advanced counselling, Psychotherapy, system navigation, and clinical support in the context of reliable illness, palliative care, grief, bereavement, and medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
- Advocacy skills to address barriers and promote equitable access to care
- Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and initiative
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
- Knowledge in end of life care and strategies for patients and families
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
- Knowledge in various counselling modalities
- Works well as a team member & mentor, strong leadership & interpersonal skills
- Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
- Demonstrated ability in program development, implementation and evaluation
- Ability to navigate jurisdictional challenges in accessing equitable care
- Experience delivering assessment and mental health service to diverse population
- Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
- Knowledge and practical application of relevant legislation to end of life care
- Supporting patients/family with MAID (preparation, decision making, follow-up)
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Min 1 year post-degree experience in end-of-life care in the past 5 yrs an asset
- Previous experience planning/facilitating peer support groups is an asset.
- Exp. with individual assessment & counselling for adult populations an asset
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
📌 Social Worker Masters (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon
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