Social Worker II

Covenant Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Social Worker II to provide clinical psychosocial services to patients and families. Responsibilities include assessment, crisis intervention, and collaboration with medical teams. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. This regular full-time role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.
• Ability to cope with high levels of stress and fluctuating priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with medical staff and inter-professional team members.
• Manage casework independently and maintain professional integrity.

Skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Strata Pathways

e-People

Job description

Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity : 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 includes 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

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 : Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 1.00
• Posting End Date : 15-SEP-2025
• Employee Class : Regular Full Time
• Date Available : 25-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 4
• Shifts per cycle : 20
• Shift Pattern : Days, Weekends
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $38.56
• Maximum Salary : $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

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.