Social Worker III - FAOS & Family Violence programs

Reporting to the manager, Forensic Assessment Outpatient Service, the incumbent will carry out advanced professional duties as assigned including clinical assessment, treatment and counseling of legally mandated adults within the Calgary zone. The primary patient/client population this position serves is one with complex Forensic and Mental Health issues including domestic violence offences and other forensic issues identified among others. All clients are involved with the legal system and have been mandated to attend the service for assessment &/or treatment purposes. Working effectively within an interdisciplinary team, the incumbent provides psychosocial interventions in an individual and group format working with couples &/or families as appropriate to establish and sustain effective treatment strategies for the offender. This position will foster and maintain liaisons with outside justice agencies and professionals for the benefit of the clients and program and will perform all duties with a high degree of independence and in accordance with program and professional standards. 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 III, you will perform either advanced level assessment and treatment or act as a clinical lead. You will work with or within teams to provide health care services for patients with complex and multidimensional medical, psychosocial, environmental and instrumental needs. You will provide advanced clinical services, consultation to the interprofessional team and patients/families and supervision of students and team members as assigned. You may also act as a clinical lead providing leadership in the planning, development, and delivery of services in a specific area, as well as staff development, quality improvement and evaluation or research activities as identified by the needs of the service area(s).

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

Minimum 3 years' experience in the mental health field required. Minimum 2 years working within a community mental health program required. Active working knowledge of current Mental Health legislation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills & interviewing techniques. Recent Domestic/Intimate partner violence Group therapy skills (within the last 3-5 years). In-depth knowledge of mental health/mental illness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Experience providing therapy and psychosocial interventions required. Must be authorized to perform restricted psychosocial activities. Training in CBT, DBT, Group Psychotherapy, Family therapy &/or other endorsed forms of therapy is required.

Recent community mental health experience working with Forensic populations preferred. Active working knowledge of Criminal Justice Systems preferred. Couples & Family therapy an asset. Knowledge of current Domestic Violence and general violence risk tools preferred.