Social Worker II

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

Job summary

The Covenant Health facility at Villa Caritas in Edmonton is seeking a Social Worker II to deliver generalist social work services to patients and families. You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding and discharge planning, within Covenant Health policies and mission.

You will collaborate with inter-professional team members and community agencies, demonstrate independent professional judgment, and support team dynamics to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work required.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Social Workers required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with medical staff, inter-professional teams and community agencies.
• Offer comprehensive assessments within clients' physical and social environments.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Critical thinking

Stress management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

MS Word

Strata Pathways

e-People

Job description

The Social Worker II provides a range of generalist Social Work services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives and policies for the work environment. These services are primarily clinical in nature and involve: comprehensive psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, risk screening, and counselling. Case management will include collaboration and coordination with medical staff, inter-professional team members and community agencies, and requires the ability to work independently with occasional review, consultation and evaluation from Unit Supervisor/Manager or manager designate. The Social Worker II must work independently, exercise a high degree of professional judgement and integrity and must be able to work effectively as part of an inter-professional team and commit to strengthening team dynamics by actively facilitating inter-professional collaboration to enhance patient health outcomes. All duties carried out by the Social Worker II are consistent with the policies and procedures of Covenant Health and guided by Covenant Health's Mission, Vision and Values.

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: Integrated Access-Social Work
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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: Integrated Access-Social Work
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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:

Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills are required. Proven conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments to individuals within their physical and social environments is required. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on psychosocial assessment of patients and families.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years' case management experience within the community, mental health program, or acute care is preferred. Previous Social Worker experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Strata Pathways and e-People is preferred and 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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