Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Medicine Hat is seeking a Social Worker II to join the interdisciplinary team at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (5N) and support community and other floors as required. You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide resource navigation, crisis intervention, counselling and discharge planning, with emphasis on independent work and collaboration within the South Zone Social Work program.

0.60 FTE, Regular Part Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and eligibility/registration with ACSW.
• Minimum 2 years of professional social work experience.
• Knowledge of relevant Acts; ability to coordinate guardianship, trusteeship and directives is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams; experience with EMR systems such as Connect Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessments and risk screening.
• Deliver resource navigation, counselling and advocacy for patients and families.
• Coordinate transition/discharge planning and care coordination.
• Participate in program planning, evaluation and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community services.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Connect Care EMR

MS Office

Job description

Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the provision of services to patients and families at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital; largely on the inpatient psychiatry unit (5N) but also supports other floors in the hospital and in the community as required. The Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultations as part of their day-to-day work. The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community financial resources for adults and their caregivers. The Social Worker makes appropriate referrals to services that are both internal and external to the healthcare setting and works collaboratively with community agencies/programs for the benefit of patients and families. This position requires the ability to prioritize workload, analyze complex problems and identify viable care plans and solutions to address psychosocial needs. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker II contributes to non-patient care activities including program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research and staff development, along with other duties as required by the position.

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: South Zone -Social Work
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.91
• Maximum Salary: $54.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: South Zone -Social Work
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-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: $40.91
• Maximum Salary: $54.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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 of professional Social Work experience. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, an ability to prioritize workload. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams. Previous experience working in the health care system and EMR such as Connect Care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an interdisciplinary team. Experience working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred.

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.

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