Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Peace River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peace River is seeking a Social Worker II to coordinate the Clubhouse Program. The candidate will provide psychosocial assessment, treatment, and case management services to individuals with mental illness. Responsibilities include working within an inter-disciplinary team and fostering recovery in the community. The role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for additional allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• First Aid, (BLS) Basic Life Support needed.
• Experience in health care or transferable settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of social work services to patients and their families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk screenings.
• Coordinate treatment and case management.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Working with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The town of Peace River is nestled in the Peace River valley and is the cultural and economic hub of the Mighty Peace Region of northwestern Alberta. Serving a population of 7,700 and a trading area of over 15,000 people. If you welcome a different pace of life and are looking for the chance to use your full scope of practice, Peace River could be the place for you. As a member of Recovery Alberta: Mental Health and Addiction community clinic, the primary responsibility of this Social Worker II position is to coordinate the Clubhouse Program working alongside the board and members to deliver programming reflective of international Clubhouse standards. Clubhouse is a rehabilitative, member-driven community where we foster growth, hope and recovery for adults with a mental illness. The program is based on the International Centre for Clubhouse Development (ICCD) clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation and support recovery from a mental illness by helping people re-establish normal roles in the community and their reintegration into community life. Clubhouse addresses isolation and quality of life issues, links program members to local community programs and activities, and works with the local community to improve their understanding of mental illness. Essential to the effectiveness of the program is the involvement of consumers (members) in all aspects of service planning, operation, evaluation and decision making. The incumbent reports to a community board as well as a supervisor within Mental Health and Addiction Services. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta. Duties include travel and others assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provide 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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Peace River Mental Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications

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

Additional Required: First Aid, (BLS) Basic Life Support. NOTE: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery Alberta currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Preferred: Use of Microsoft tools, Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Experience in health care or settings with transferable experiences. Knowledge and experience working with diverse and marginalized populations using an inclusive lens of equity & diversity. Knowledge and application of trauma informed care and harm reduction. Understanding of the impact of severe mental illness and stigma. Previous experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness is an asset.