Social Worker II

Addiction & Mental Health Supported Housing is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker II to join our Flow Team. The Flow Team focuses on improving patient flow out of hospitals and into AMH community housing programs. This involves an in-depth assessment of patients’ needs and abilities, a thorough understanding of AMH presentations, and the ability to match the patient profiles with the appropriate program. The team acts as a liaison for the inpatient teams back out to the community to ensure housing placements are done as seamlessly as possible. This is a specialized position that requires a high level of knowledge of all the resources across the broader housing sector. Essential to the skillset is a comprehensive awareness of personal and systemic housing barriers. The incumbent will have a thorough knowledge of concurrent practice and be able to demonstrate this knowledge through case presentations back to the team and housing operators. The Flow Team also fields calls from the community as well as participates in complex case reviews from our internal partners as needed. This is a fast paced, high demand position and requires an ability to mediate high pressure situations as well as an ability to think creatively when looking at housing options. Strong boundaries and time management skills are critical to success. The position involves time spent in the hospitals, meeting with both clients and inpatient teams, so travel throughout the Edmonton zone and reliable access to a vehicle are required. 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).

Current CPR (BLS Level C - Health Care Provider). Current NCI - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification. A driver's license and access to a vehicle. 3-5 years' experience in a community mental health setting. Extensive knowledge of the housing sector. Cultural competence and a commitment to ongoing reconciliation. Flexibility, openness, and a desire to be a strong team player.

Excellent communication and self-management skills. Knowledge of Concurrent Capable practice. Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Care. Experience working with multiple partners is an asset.