Social Worker II

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. 1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern. Join us in making a difference. We are inviting applications for a Registered Social Worker to join our team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Recovery Alberta Adult Acute portfolio, the SW will provide the opportunity to advocate for those in need of mental health support. We provide patient and family centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model.

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).

Working knowledge of CoACT model of care. Working knowledge of trauma informed care. A good knowledge base of housing options and community resources available.

Minimum one year’s recent (within the past two years) experience of working in Adult Acute Addictions and Mental Health. Strata pathways housing experience an asset Familiar with resources in Edmonton Zone. Training and/or knowledge of LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System). Connect Care trained/access.