The incumbent will provide crisis counseling, advocacy, and group facilitation for individuals in the Response to Violence program. They will also contribute to program evaluation, development, and day-to-day administration within the mental health clinic.
Position #: 187234
Expected Start Date: October 27, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department
Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Response to Violence
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: April 08, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band
Pay Band Social Worker - MSW $40.983 to $50.114
Travel Required: No
Job Description
This position within the Response to Violence program provides services to individuals to enable them to stop their violence toward their intimate partner. The incumbent will co-facilitate groups, maintain appropriate partner contact, and provide short term crisis counseling, referral and advocacy as required in both the sex offender treatment program and the alternatives to violence area. The incumbent will actively contribute to program evaluation and development and assist with the day to day administration of the program. This position is located at City Hospital. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
- Experience
- One year experience working with adults in a mental health setting
- Education
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licenses
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- Memberships
- Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Other Education and Training
- Experience and expertise working in groups is an asset
- Competencies
- Advanced - Counseling skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Intermediate - Public speaking skills
- Advanced - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Written Communication Skills
- Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work with individuals who are violent and/or sexually offend
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals presenting with complex issues
- Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
- Knowledge in applicable best practice models/current research/relapse prevention
- An understanding of community-based programs
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- High degree of comfort in dealing with suicidal ideation
- Ability to work effectively with individuals who are First Nations or Metis
- Ability to work with individuals from a variety of cultural & ethnic backgrounds
- Knowledge in family violence issues; sexual offending and domestic violence
- Other Information
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex
certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) and be registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). At least one year of experience working with adults in a mental health setting is required.
- postgraduate degree
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Advocacy
- Counseling
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Public speaking
- Cross-cultural communication
- Program evaluation
- Group facilitation
- Mental health assessment
- Relapse prevention
Posting details
Employment type Full Time
Work arrangement On Site
Experience 0-2 yrs
Salary CA$41 - CA$50/hr
Location Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Posted Sep 29, 2026
Closes Oct 6, 2026
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