Social Worker

**Job Summary**

**Work Environment**

I aim to create a relaxed work environment that feels safe for clients and practitioners, I embody humor and a sense of welcome. My goal for the contract counsellor is that they have a good and healthy income, gain knowledge and experience, and have consistent clients and hours that can maintain a comfortable lifestyle. As the new location will open mid summer, you will have the opportunity to create a personal touch in your office with your own furniture and decor (if you choose
- you can elect not to and the room will be decorated for you), We will provide, coffee, paper, printers, and ink, each practitioner will use their own personal laptop to lessen the learning curve. A booking site,advertising, and account with heidi scribe will be provided for you, as will supervision (if you do not have one currently established). Practitioners can decide if they want to wear casual or business attire to work (I work with many youth clients, and exclusively book only youth on halloween so i can wear a costume
- so this is a judgement free zone lol).

This is also an environment of growth and development, if you have ideas or professional goals, share them
- I want to help each practitioner grow and feel heard, confident and comfortable as a member of the team.

**Duties**
- Manage a booking system via Jane (training can be provided easily)
- Conduct professional and welcoming intake sessions with potential clients.
- Assess clients appropriately for immediate mental health concerns (suicidality, mania, post partum depression, etc.), and be comfortable aiding clients to use the proper coping skills and external resources.
- Have a good understanding of the resources offered in your clients communities (both virtual clients and in person) Conduct assessments to identify patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans and be willing to work collaboratively (if the client requests), with other professionals of their medical team.
- Provide counseling and support to clients 8+ (exceptions can be made if this is actively not in your comfort zone.)
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist families in navigating: healthcare systems, government assistance, NIHB and Jordans principle resources, Sask Abilities, etc.
- Stay informed about medical and mental health terminology and findings.
- Keep office space clean and orderly.

**Requirements**:

- **Minimum**Bachelor’s degree in Social Work -or
- be a **registered psychologist**, or **registered counsellor.**:

- **Must**be willing to get registered with insurance bodies (telus e-health, provider connect, etc.) and NIHB registered.
- **Must**be willing to submit a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Experience working in the private practice sector or in a counselling role is preferred.
- Knowledge of the DSM and other mental/ health disorders.
- Strong case management skills with the ability to handle multiple cases effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to patient advocacy.

Join me in creating a counselling practice that is vibrant, welcoming and client focused.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $50.00-$85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you a social worker, psychologist or Registered Counsellor?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- social work/counselling: 1 year (preferred)

**Location**:

- Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9 (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9

Expected start date: 2025-04-30