Correctional Social Worker II - Mental Health & Addictions

Recovery Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta in Edmonton seeks a Social Worker II to join the Addictions and Mental Health, Correctional Health Services team at the Edmonton Remand Centre. You will provide psychosocial assessments, resource-based interventions and family support within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role covers counselling, risk screening, case management and discharge planning, aligning with best practices and standards in a correctional facility. 2-week shift cycles apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and resource-based interventions.
• Deliver individual, group and family treatment within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination.
• Plan transition or discharge and participate in prevention activities.

Skills

ACSW registration

Correctional facilities experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Recovery Alberta in Edmonton seeks a Social Worker II to join the Addictions and Mental Health, Correctional Health Services team at the Edmonton Remand Centre. You will provide psychosocial assessments, resource-based interventions and family support within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role covers counselling, risk screening, case management and discharge planning, aligning with best practices and standards in a correctional facility. 2-week shift cycles apply.