Position #: 126290
Expected Start Date: September 18, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre
City/Town: Biggar
Department: Child & Youth & Adolescent Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 0.86
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends
Hours of Work: 24 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: YES
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Under the direction of the Director of Community Health Services and in accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Heartland Health Region, the Region's policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addictions services and within the boundaries of the Heartland Health Region, the Social Worker, BSW is responsible for the provision of community-based mental health counseling services to clients within the 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.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
- Basic - Clinical skills
- Basic - Public relations skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Basic - Analytical skills
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Writing skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
- Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
- Knowledge in mental health assessment s...
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