Social Worker II - Psychosocial Oncology

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Social Worker II to join the Psychosocial Oncology team at Central Alberta Cancer Centre. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, coordinate resources and support for patients and families across the cancer care continuum.

The role requires collaboration with oncologists, nurses and rehab specialists, with opportunities for in-person or virtual support and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work; eligible for ACSW registration.
• Minimum of 1 year Oncology setting experience; 2 years in medical setting (acute/ambulatory/community care).
• CPR (BCLS) certification; MSI prevention and office ergonomics; PFAP experience in last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and resource-based interventions.
• Deliver individual, group and family treatment and counseling.
• Coordinate transition planning, discharge planning and case management.
• Work in a fast-paced outpatient clinic with diverse patients and high volume.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC

Connect Care

Job description

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic outpatient Psychosocial Oncology team within Cancer Care Alberta. This position may support patients (in person or virtually) who are connected to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, community cancer center patients or supports to Cross Cancer Institute, and Grande Prairie Cancer Centre. This team includes social work, psychology, spiritual care and other specialized navigators and consultants. In addition to the Psychosocial Oncology team, the successful candidate will be part of a larger team of oncologists, nurses, and rehabilitation medicine practitioners working to support patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work by connecting and providing cancer patients and their families with resources, practical needs, emotional support and advocacy, throughout the cancer experience. Initial consultations are typically conducted over the phone with the opportunity for face-to-face follow up as needed. This is a highly engaged social work team who carry large caseloads and respond professionally and compassionately to patients with complex needs.

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: Central Alberta Cancer Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• 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: Central Alberta Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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 1 year experience in an Oncology setting. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical setting (acute/ambulatory/community care). BCLS (CPR) certification required WHS - Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention.WHS - Office Ergonomics. Within the last 2 years, working experience of the Patient Financial Assistance Program (PFAP), and other financial assistance requests. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high volume outpatient clinic and treatment setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High degree of competency working with patients who are experiencing emotional distress and life-threatening illness, grief and loss. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures using a supportive, non-judgmental approach. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work environment (i.e. workplace noise, sharing office space). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

EPIC/Connect care experience. Experience in providing virtual care. Non-violent crisis intervention training, ASIST training and crisis intervention skills would be considered an asset. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work.Minimum of 2 years of social work in a medical / hospital setting and with cancer patients 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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