Social Worker I | Complex Mental Health

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary is seeking a Social Worker I to provide activity-based psychosocial support within continuing care environments. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist clients with complex mental health, cognitive, and social needs, implementing interventions and contributing to care planning.

The role may involve outreach and community engagement to support goals and transitions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work from a recognized program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with clients with complex and persistent mental health concerns.
• Experience with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice.
• Experience implementing practical interventions within a team-based care model.
• Experience in community outings navigation with appropriate clients as directed by client goals and care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide activity-based, client-facing psychosocial support.
• Support clients with complex mental health needs and aid in care planning.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Therapist, Social Worker II, or designate.
• Assist with outreach and community-based engagement.
• Support safe transitions and coordinate access to resources.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Care planning

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Active/eligible for Alberta College of Social Workers

Job description

Position Details Position Status: Regular Part-Time | Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 | 0.8 Shift: Days Shift Times: 10:00 - 18:15

Rate of Pay: $35.79 - $47.53

Date Competition closes: November 05, 2026

This site is opening non-union. Further, this posting will be used to fill a number of positions. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred available line(s) during the application process and may select more than one option.

Offer Acceptance Timeline

Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared to make a timely decision upon receiving an offer Position

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Social Worker I provides activity-based, client-facing psychosocial support within continuing care environments, including both facility-based and community settings.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker I supports clients with complex mental health cognitive, and social needs by implementing practical interventions, contributing to care planning, and facilitating access to resources. The Social Worker I will assist with psychosocial activities in collaboration with the Mental Health Therapist, Social Worker II or designate. The position may include outreach and community-based engagement to support client goals, reduce risk, promote independence and quality of life, and support safe transitions. Other duties as assigned.

Program Summary

Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Social Work from a recognized Social Work program
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with clients with complex and persistent mental health concerns, co-occurring conditions, substance use disorders, and significant psychosocial challenges, mental health and addictions
• Experience with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice, and mental health legislation
• Experience implementing practical interventions within a team-based care model
• Experience in community outings navigation with appropriate clients as directed by client goals and care plan

Preferred Experience

• Experience in healthcare, continuing care, outreach, or community-based settings
• Experience working with adults with cognitive impairment, mental health conditions, or complex behavioral presentations
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma informed services to diverse populations fostering equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice

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