Job Order Detail

Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00588045
Facility: Adult Community Services  Mental Health & Addiction Services
Job Description: The incumbent will provide Mental Health Intake services to Mental Health and Addiction services throughout the area, as well as providing some specific short-term counselling/therapeutic services to individuals and families. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct service, consultation, community resource development and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The incumbent is accountable for overseeing smooth delivery of Intake services and the delivery of referrals for services internally to the appropriate program and staff. As well, the incumbent will provide some appropriate assistance to clients in the form of suggestions, guidance and/or direction to help clients obtain services external to Mental Health and Addictions.

The Social Worker - BSW (Intake Worker) reports directly to the Supervisor of Adult Community Services or his/her designate.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Social Work
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Experience
One year post-graduate work experience desired, preferably in a Mental Health setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
Ability to work in a team setting in a positive manner
A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients, utilizing sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity and responsibility
Proficien
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