Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Health Services unit at University of Alberta Hospital is seeking a Social Worker II to join the Assisted Living Alberta UAH Social Work team. You will provide psychosocial services to adult patients across inpatient units, including GSICU and Burns Unit, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, ACSW registration, and at least 2 years in healthcare as an RSW; BLS-HCP is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required and ACSW registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Social Worker in healthcare.
• BLS-HCP certification is required.
• Ability to engage diverse patients and families with trauma‑informed, patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and resource-based interventions.
• Deliver individual, group and family treatment and counselling.
• Coordinate risk screening, case management and discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients and families and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Resource navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Active ACSW registration

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) offers specialized diagnostic and treatment services to adult patients, as well as specialty ambulatory clinics located across the hospital campus. This Social Worker II position is part of the Assisted Living Alberta UAH Social Work team and will be responsible for providing social work services to the adult population across inpatient units, primarily the General Systems Intensive Care Units (GSICU) and Burns Unit. The candidate will be a highly motivated, confident, and dependable individual who collaborates with team members, patients and their families in a challenging environment ensuring trauma-informed, equitable care. The candidate will hold working knowledge of health care systems, SDoH, and community resources to provide psychosocial interventions such as supporting individuals and families experiencing grief, loss, and end of life care; complex discharge planning; resource navigation; advocacy; and referring to internal/external partners. As a Social Worker II you are part of a team dedicated to providing quality patient centered care through best practices and evidence informed approaches, aligning with social work Code of Ethics.

Description:

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Social Work
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Social Work
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years’ experience working as an RSW in healthcare settings, preferably in critical care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Experience working with diverse cultural groups and vulnerable populations, demonstrating trauma informed, patient centered care. Able to respond promptly and decisively using ethical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze situations, advocate and determine successful outcomes. Strong professional judgment and time management skills are necessary to prioritize tasks for effective functioning within a high stress, dynamic and challenging environment. Ensure concise, timely and accurate communication, documentation and collaboration with colleagues, patients and families. Experience with self-direction for independent work, and with actively and positively contributing to an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master of Social Work degree (MSW) is an asset. Knowledge and proficiency in using Connect Care is preferred. Experience with relevant legislation (e.g., Personal Directives Act and Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act), conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and supporting individuals and families experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement are considered assets.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.