About the job Social Worker
SOCIAL WORKER - Moose Jaw
Circle Medical Centre is seeking a Temporary Part Time Social Worker. Reporting to the Supervising Physician, the Social Worker (BSW/MSW) will be responsible for case management, advocacy, resource navigation, and trauma-informed counselling to support individuals and families facing social, emotional, mental health, and practical challenges. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, this role focuses on delivering affirming, client-centred care to vulnerable and underserved populations, including members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, people who are unhoused, and those living with addictions.
If you have a university degree in Social Work and 1 - 3 years' experience in a primary health clinic then this job is for you!
This position is part of a newly developed Innovation Fund between the Saskatchewan Government and medical clinics across Saskatchewan with the aim of improving patient access and quality care through team-based support, that will deliver better access to primary care in the province of Saskatchewan. This position is temporary until March 31, 2027, with the possibility of an extension.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment, counselling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support to clients experiencing mental health, trauma, addiction, housing, and other complex psychosocial challenges
- Develop client-centred care plans and build therapeutic relationships using strength-based and harm reduction approaches
- Advocate for clients and connect them with community, healthcare, housing, financial, and social supports
- Support vulnerable and underserved populations, including LGBTQ2S+ clients, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those facing stigma, discrimination, or social isolation
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in case conferences, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Promote inclusive, culturally responsive care and support clients and families through life transitions, grief, and perinatal or postpartum needs as applicable
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Masters of Social Work (MSW) is an asset
- Registered and in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- 1–3 years of experience in healthcare, community-based care, mental health, or social services
- Experience supporting vulnerable and underserved populations; LGBTQ2S+ and gender-diverse client experience is an asset
- Strong skills in assessment, behavioural counselling, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and resource navigation
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, harm reduction, equity-focused, and culturally responsive practice
- Strong communication, documentation, organization, and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary team environment
Circle Medical Centre is an inclusive and culturally responsive clinic, which provides meaningful and community-based healthcare. If you're interested in being a part of a supportive, collaborative, and professional team and enjoy free parking, then please apply.
We appreciate your interest, but please note that we will only be contacting successful applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.