Social Worker II

Unit 8-1B is a 23-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit that offers longer term recovery-oriented treatment to individuals who have had lengthy periods of hospitalization due to the complexity of their mental health needs. Services are focused on supporting individuals with developing internal resilience and coping skills to assist them with transitioning to a home in the community. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the successful candidate would work both independently and with multi-disciplinary teams providing family and patient centered care on Unit 8-1B. Support may include, but is not limited to, supportive counselling, resource-based interventions, completing psychosocial assessments, comprehensive risk assessments, cognitive screening, transitions and discharge planning. The successful candidate must have excellent working knowledge of community and financial resources (AISH, Income Support, Canada Pension, Alberta Seniors Benefits) as well as various legislative acts that impact health services (Personal Directives Act, AGTA, Mental Health Act). The Social Worker will make appropriate referrals to services that are both internal and external to the healthcare setting and work collaboratively with community agencies/programs to benefit patients and families. The successful applicant is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in mental health and addictions and excels at working professionally and independently in a collaborative, fast-paced, positive team environment that requires excellent assessment, prioritization, conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision-making skills. 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).

Excellent knowledge of Mental Health and addictions. Minimum 2 years working experience in acute adult mental health and addiction setting. Proficiency in computer programs - Connect Care, Outlook, MS Office, Teams, Zoom, etc. Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently or in a team. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). This position requires the ability to prioritize workload, analyze complex problems and identify viable care plans and solutions to address psychosocial needs.

Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is preferred. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and awareness of capacity assessment processes is an asset. In-depth knowledge of working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB, EI, etc.) is preferred. The candidate will have proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the health care team members, patients and their families in a fast-paced environment.