Social Worker II - Psychosocial Oncology

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, Cancer Care Alberta, seeks a Social Worker II to join the Psychosocial Oncology team at Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. You will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, risk screening, and care coordination for patients and families.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, suicide risk management, trauma-informed care, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Access to Connect Care/EPIC and a comprehensive benefits package complement a regular

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-degree medical Social Work experience.
• Heart & Stroke BLS- HCP.
• Experience providing supportive counseling.
• Trauma-informed care, culturally safe practices, palliative care or life-limiting illnesses.
• Experience in adult oncology and/or palliative care in a healthcare setting.
• Experience providing virtual care within the last two years.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and navigating complex care systems.
• Excellent clinical documentation, care planning, and patient advocacy.
• Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment.
• Risk screening, counselling, case management and discharge planning.
• Crisis intervention and referrals to internal/external resources.
• Education of patients, families and staff on psychosocial topics.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide risk/crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Connect Care/EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer. These professionals are leaders across the cancer care experience - from diagnosis to end of life care, on a foundation of world-class research. We are seeking a Social Worker (SW) passionate about cancer care to join our team at the Cross Cancer Institute and Edmonton General Continuing Care satellite locations for outpatient/inpatient coverage. Reporting to the Manager, SW is an integral member of the Psychosocial Oncology team, providing specialized support to cancer patients and their families. This role requires advanced skills in crisis intervention, managing cases involving suicidal ideation and self-harm as well as life-limiting illness management and support. Key responsibilities include daily MySymptom Report (MSR) monitoring and interventions for patients across Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) who report suicidal ideation, within team. The Social Worker also screens and triages referrals, conducts both urgent and routine psychosocial assessments, delivers crisis intervention and short-term supportive counselling, and assists patients in accessing internal and external resources. Key Responsibilities: Initial Screening, triage of referral to Psychosocial Oncology Dept; Monitor MSR provincially; Patient prioritization, assessment, evaluation and intervention of suicide risk or other psychosocial needs; Psychosocial navigation: link patient/families to appropriate services within and external to CCA Supportive and resource counselling; Program development/evaluation: help CCA meet suicidal ideation accreditation standards; Patient, family and staff education. The caseload for all positions within Psychosocial Oncology may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

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: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Psychosocial Oncology
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Psychosocial Oncology
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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 of 2 years’ post-degree medical Social Work experience. Heart & Stroke BLS- HCP. Experience providing supportive counseling. Training and working experience in trauma-informed care, culturally safe practices, palliative care or working with patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Experience in adult oncology, and/or palliative care in a healthcare setting. Experience providing virtual care within the last two years. Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and navigating complex care systems. Excellent clinical documentation, care planning, and patient advocacy. Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

NVCI. 5 years’ experience in adult oncology. Familiarity with psychosocial oncology and cancer-related resources. Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health support, suicide risk/crisis intervention (e.g. SPRAM and ASIST). Knowledge of harm reduction/risk mitigation approaches. Adult education/facilitation experience e.g. train-the-trainer models. Proficiency using validated screening tools.

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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