Social Worker Degree

Position #:
Expected Start Date: March 09, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Unity Health Centre
City/Town: Unity
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Social Worker BSW reports to the Director of Community Health Services for administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervisor for Adult or Child and Youth Mental Programs for clinical supervision. In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Heartland Health Region, the policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addictions services and within the boundaries of the west central area of Saskatchewan, the Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for the provision of community-based mental health counseling services to clients within the Mental Health Adult or Child and Youth Mental Health Programs.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Plan, develop and conduct variety of treatments and psycho-educational groups
• Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Ability to effectively handle a large caseload,
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Demonstrated understanding of community development
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour in the provision of other areas of practice
• Communication skills to provide/obtain verbal and/or written opinions/advice
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
• Knowledge of the the Provincial Mental Health Services Act and Regulations
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Knowledgeable in treatments across a wide clinical spectrum

Other Information

• Lifting/moving clinical equip. may be req'd in accord. w/EH&S Standards
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• For more information on the town of Unity please visit
• Unity is located approximately 89 km southwest of North Battleford
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
• Will provide visiting services to sites within the service area.
• Assist with other duties as directed by management
• Ability to travel when required