Social Worker - Contract

South Calgary Primary Care Network; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

100% employer paid health & dental

RRSP/TFSA match

Generous PTO + Health Spending Account

Job summary

South Calgary Primary Care Network seeks a Social Worker to collaborate with internal and external medical home teams to deliver coordinated, evidence-based social supports and services. As part of the primary care team, you will assess, provide interventions for individuals, families, and groups across ages to address complex social factors.

You will coordinate community resources, make referrals to external agencies, and support psychoeducational workshop sessions to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) in good standing.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in acute, outpatient and/or community mental health settings (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Conducts biopsychosocial interviews and assessments.
• Provides social supports and services to individuals, couples and families.
• Manages a patient panel with planning and monitoring of interventions.
• Facilitates psychoeducational workshop sessions.
• Makes referrals to internal and external providers when appropriate.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Status: This is a part-time or full-time (0.8-1.0 FTE) contract ending December 31, 2027

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Evening hours required.

Reports to: Program Manager, Primary Care Services

Hybrid eligible: Yes

Location: Primary Care Network Wellness Centre at #4000, 1800 194 Avenue SE; Calgary, AB

Join Our Team

IT TAKES AN OUTSTANDING TEAM TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL CARE.

The SCPCN culture is defined by 5 core values: Innovation, accountability, integrity, collaboration and wellness. They provide a foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. Our mission is to build healthier communities in south Calgary through the evolution and transformation of primary care in collaboration with our wellness partners.

People are proud and excited to work at SCPCN. We foster a caring and connected team environment committed to exceptional evidence based practice, is respectful to each other and there is genuine, positive and consistent consultation between providers.

We understand the importance of offering flexibility in how, when and where you work. We believe it is important that your practice makes a meaningful difference to the care of our diverse client population. We understand the importance of building collaborative working relationships that support each other while we dare to be innovative in our practice and program.

SCPCN Invests In Our Permanent Roles With

• Competitive starting pay rate commensurate with qualifications, skill set and years of relevant job-related experience.
• 100% employer paid health, dental benefits, and employee family assistance program.
• Employer matched group RRSP or TFSA plan
• Generous paid time off program, flexible health spending account, and professional development budget.

We care about the well-being of our team members. We offer a hybrid model to provide the best of both worlds; connecting at the office and work from home. We support your professional growth and development. We offer the training you need to do your job well. We offer support relevant to the challenges you take on in your work.

Position Summary

The Social Worker collaborates with SCPCN internal and external medical home teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality, evidence-based social supports and services. As an integral member of the primary care team, the Social Worker identifies, assesses, and provides best-practice interventions for individuals, families, and groups across all ages and abilities. Responsibilities include assessment, follow-up, consultation, coordination of community resources, and facilitation of psychoeducational workshops. In collaboration with the Medical Home team, the Social Worker plays a key role in supporting patients with complex social factors—such as housing instability, food insecurity, financial hardship, mental health concerns, or social isolation—by providing comprehensive social support and services. The Social Worker also makes appropriate referrals to external agencies, community partners, and specialized service providers to ensure patients receive the resources and assistance required for their well-being. Strong communication and collaboration with the Medical Home and community partners are essential to improving patient outcomes and community well-being.

What Does the Role Do?

Patient Care

• Conducts interviews and assessments of biopsychosocial factors affecting health and well-being, including intake and triage as required.
• Provides social supports and services to individuals, couples, and families in collaboration with the Medical Home, and other members of the patient’s circle of care.
• Manages a panel of patients to plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based interventions and services for patients of all ages, stages and abilities.
• Determines and initiates referrals to internal and external providers and services as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Provides support to individuals and families in coordination with the Primary Care team, Clinical Lead and Clinical Supervisor.
• Offers consultation and supportive referrals to physicians and other health team members, maintaining a patient-centred approach. Collaborates with other health care providers as necessary.
• Facilitate psychoeducational workshop sessions and consultations for individuals and groups as needed.

General Duties

• Researching current community resources, maintaining an accurate and up to date resource list, and sharing relevant information with the Medical Home and Primary Care team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities and attend regular individual supervision sessions with the Clinical Supervisor to ensure continuous growth and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to team meetings and in conjunction with Clinical Lead, participate in program development, evaluation, and statistical reporting, and actively support quality improvement initiatives within the Social Work department.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to practicum students, as required.
• Occasionally perform triage responsibilities and offer support for other program areas as necessary, ensuring efficient patient care and flow.
• Carry out additional assignments and responsibilities as delegated, maintaining flexibility and professionalism in response to organizational needs.

Who Should Apply?

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) in good standing.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an acute, outpatient and/or community mental health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in primary care and/or knowledge of primary health care reform preferred.
• Experience facilitating individual and group sessions is an asset.

What Will Help You Succeed?

• Excellent communication, team building and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to envision, communicate and implement services that meet the evolving needs of diverse patients within a collaborative team model.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, including ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to function effectively as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, time management and organizational skills, with high attention to details.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Proficient with computers and technology; EMR experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment and remote work.
• Evening hours required one day a week.
• Two supervisory references required.
• Criminal and vulnerable sector background check required.

Are you ready to join us lead optimal personal and community wellness now and into the future?

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.