Social Worker Masters

Position #: 9014634

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Case Management - MAID

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - MSW $40.983 to $50.114

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Social Worker - MSW is a highly specialized clinical practitioner responsible for the delivery of advanced psychosocial services to patients and families across the province. The Social Worker - MSW will work independently without readily available access to supervision/consultation. The position provides advanced counselling, Psychotherapy, system navigation, and clinical support in the context of serious illness, palliative care, grief, bereavement, and medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
• Advocacy skills to address barriers and promote equitable access to care
• Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and initiative
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge in end of life care and strategies for patients and families
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
• Knowledge in various counselling modalities
• Works well as a team member & mentor, strong leadership & interpersonal skills 
• Ability to act independently/work independently/make decisions autonomously
• Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability in program development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to navigate  jurisdictional challenges in accessing equitable care
• Experience delivering assessment and mental health service to diverse population
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant legislation to end of life care
• Supporting patients/family with MAID (preparation, decision making, follow-up)

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Min 1 year post-degree experience in end-of-life care in the past 5 yrs an asset
• Previous experience planning/facilitating peer support groups is an asset.
• Exp. with individual assessment & counselling for adult populations an asset
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Valid Class 5 driver's license