Social Worker II

Covenant Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Misericordia Community Hospital is seeking a Social Worker II to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning in the Women’s Mental Health Clinic. The role requires an ACSW-registered social worker with 4+ years of experience, including perinatal mental health exposure.

Qualifications include a MSW, CBT/DBT knowledge, and ability to work independently within a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social work is required.
• MSW and at least 4 years of social work experience.
• Training and experience in mental health assessments and therapy (CBT, DBT, solution-focused).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage both individual and group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning.
• Deliver services in alignment with Covenant Health standards and its mission, vision, values, and policies.
• Work within the Women’s Mental Health Clinic at Misericordia Community Hosp.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and support perinatal populations as needed.

Skills

psychosocial assessment

crisis intervention

group therapy

English communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Master of Social Work

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care - supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

Description: The Social Worker II (SW) provides services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning. The SW II is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Women's Mental Health Clinic
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Women's Mental Health Clinic
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required.Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Master of Social Work and a minimum of 4 years prior Social Work experience. Training & experience in mental health assessments and therapy, including CBT, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Ability to apply modalities within one-to-one sessions and group therapy. Mental health training and experience specific to working with clients within the Perinatal population. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize workload daily

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working within an acute healthcare environment is an asset. In-depth knowledge of Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB), community resources and financial supports will be an asset.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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