Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their inter-disciplinary team in a dynamic medical environment. This role offers the chance to work at your full scope of practice, providing essential social work services to patients and families. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, creating intervention plans, and coordinating care in various Acute Care settings such as ICU and Emergency Departments. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in fast-paced environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and registration with ACSW required.
• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and resource-based interventions.
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in various Acute Care settings.

Skills

Effective time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Psychosocial assessment

Counselling

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

This position provides a unique opportunity to work to your full scope of practice as a Social Worker in a medical setting. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. You will be required to prioritize workload, formulate assessments, create intervention plans, make referrals for ongoing treatment and / or discharge planning. You will have the opportunity to provide casual relief coverage in a variety of Acute Care settings including the ICU, Medical Units, Women's and Children's Health Units and the Emergency Department.

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.

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 :

Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Personal Directives Act, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and the Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act would be beneficial. Effective time management and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in grief and loss is an asset. Knowledge of community resources and financial supports will be an asset.