Social Worker II

As a Social Worker II, you will be responsible for a wide range of social work duties including counselling, support services, conducting assessments, identifying client issues, formulating and carrying out appropriate social work treatment plans in order to meet the needs of clients experiencing chronic mental health needs within the Recovery Alberta Mental Health & Addiction Teams. The Social Worker II works within a team and makes appropriate referrals to internal and external resources to meet clients and their families psychosocial and instrumental needs, such as housing, food, transportation, income support, and financial management and liaising with community agencies/programs. The Social Worker II will be delivering interventions both individually and within a group format. This work is performed independently and requires a high degree of clinical judgment. You will be supported by a Clinical Supervisor and report to the Adult Community Services program manager. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Authorized to Perform Restricted Psychosocial Interventions. Experienced in the provision of case management. Strong clinical assessment and supportive counselling skills. Recent experience in working with patients/families in crisis. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required as is a demonstrated knowledge of community resources and the ability to collaborate with community partners. Professional work ethic who is able to work within a collaborative, fast-paced, positive team environment that requires prioritization, conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision-making.

As Required.