Social Worker MSW Sr. - Clinical Lead
Location
Prince Albert, SK | Canada
Job description
Job Description
The social work incumbent will be required to use high order knowledge, clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to research, develop, implement and evaluate best practice group treatments for acute and chronic mentally disordered adults, children and youth. The incumbent will provide guidance and supervision to Mental Health clinical staff on the development of best practice models of care for common clinical presentations and will develop linkages across Mental Health/Addictions Services and the community to co-ordinate a client responsive approach to care. This position requires the ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical pathways and programs based on best practices within a stepped care or tiered model of service delivery.
This position reports to the Mental Health & Addictions Manager - Community 1.
Job Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Masters of Social Work/Masters of Indian Social Work from an accredited University that includes education aimed at theories of counseling and communication skills.
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Experience - A minimum of two years' experience in: The provision of assessment and treatment services to children and youth with significant mental health disorders, and; the design, implementation and evaluation of mental health service programs to the public.
- Minimum 2 years' experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff -Significant experience in the provision of direct treatment services to clients via group formats.
- Has knowledge of Mental Health & Addictions Systems such as: Mental Health & Addictions Information Systems (MHAIS), Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) & Better Outcomes
Now (BON)
- Ability to practice from a Trauma Informed approach
- Possession of a valid driver's license is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours including evenings/weekend as required
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise tact, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate openness to religious and cultural diversity
- Demonstrated skill in mentoring, training and clinically supervising social workers and related disciplines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Lean principles and processes
- Intermediate computer skills
- Knowledge of best practice or empirically based models of assessment and treatment of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders
- Knowledge of community resources and agencies within the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region, surrounding communities and First Nations reserves
- Knowledge of models of therapeutic interventions appropriate to the treatment of child and adolescent mental health and family functioning
- Knowledge of normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology
- Knowledge of stepped care/tiered model of service delivery
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and other legislation relevant to the provision of Mental Health services (i.e. Family Services Act)
- Leadership abilities and professional maturity to develop and maintain consulting relationships within a multidisciplinary team, interagency programs and across Mental Health and Addiction Services and the community
Additional Information Shifts (days, evenings, nights) including actual hours, date of commencement and temporary end dates are for informational purpose only and may be subject to change. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA.
A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being.
Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: March 15, 2024
FTE: 1.00
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