Social Worker

Social Worker - Melfort SK

Melfort Family Physicians Group/ Melfort Medical Collective is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Social Worker. Reporting to the Supervision Physician and Clinical Manager, the Social Worker will be responsible for supporting patients with their psychosocial needs, particularly in the area of prenatal and postpartum care. The Social Worker will provide counseling, advocacy and resources navigation to individuals and families, contributing to holistic patient care.

If you have a university degree or masters in social work and 3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting, obstetrics care or public health, 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:

• Identify, implement and evaluate required services to support individuals identified as at risk
• Receives and reviews referral information and consults with other staff/team to identify clients/families who would benefit from Social Work services and are appropriate for Social Work involvement
• Support clients/families to manage the stresses that arise because of illness, injury or disability
• Provide individual, group and family counselling sessions
• Offer crisis intervention and support during emergencies
• Support parents to manage difficult transitions and coordinate access to community resources
• Advocate for clients needs and connect them with appropriate resources
• As part of the care team help identify patients that would benefit from free samples (ie. Diapers, contraception, formula etc.)
• Promote cultural competence and sensitivity in service delivery
• Participate in case management and follow-up services
• Conduct assessment to identify the needs of families during the perinatal period
• Conduct depression screening with prenatal and postpartum patients during intake and follow-up (postpartum)
• Assist new families with access and resources in their community (ie. Parenting classes, food bank, government programs such as Maternal/ parental leave, child tax benefits and social assistance, etc.)
• Facilitate support groups for parents experiencing perinatal challenges and access to resources in their home community (for example local counseling/ mental health/ public health resources)
• Facilitate communication between prenatal clinic and Indigenous communities as needed
• Advocate for the rights and needs of parents and infants within the healthcare system
• Attend and participate in clinic huddles

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) candidates with 3-5 years of experience working in a clinic setting, obstetrics care or public health
• Membership in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Excellent knowledge of pertinent community resources, support and services typically used by health care clients
• Familiarity with an evidenced-based practice and continuous quality improvement environment
• Knowledge of ages/stages of life cycles, mental illness/ mental health
• Ability to provide standard Social Work service including assessments and consultation, case management, psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, referral and discharge planning when applicable
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience working with prenatal mothers and newborns
• Ability to work with clients/families utilizing a strength-based client focused approach to care and service delivery
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and the ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team

Melfort Family Physicians Group/ Melfort Medical Collective 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.