Edmonton Zone RA, Edmonton, Edmonton Mental Health Clinic

NEW

Social Work 

REC00001708

6 hours ago

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). Reporting to the Care Manager, the Social Worker will provide assertive, client focused, culturally appropriate, recovery-oriented care to adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, addictions and houselessness. ACT works primarily with individuals whose illness presents a barrier to engagement in treatment. Clinical services are most often delivered through outreach services in the community, and in partnership and collaboration with clients, families, other providers, inner city agencies, and community programs. ACT also has a partnership with Homeward Trust Edmonton. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of social work services, including working with housing providers and additional care teams to assist ACT clients in their housing. Comprehensive awareness of housing resources and an understanding of personal and systemic housing barriers is essential. This position requires skill in assessment of risk, mental status, and addictions.

Description:

As a Social Worker I, you will be a member of a multi- disciplinary team that provides mental health services to individuals, families and/or groups at a community based facility. You will be responsible for the initial screening of patients by gathering and documenting client information, basic assessment and providing support to clients and their families' short-term needs. You will liaise with and refer clients to appropriate community and government services and support, along with participating in case conferences and team meetings.

-**Classification:**Social Worker -**Union:**HSAA Prof/Tech -**Unit and Program:**Assertive Community Treatment -**Primary Location:**Edmonton Mental Health Clinic -**Location Details:**As Per Location -**Multi-Site:**Not Applicable -**FTE:**1.00 -**Posting End Date:**01-APR-2026 -**Employee Class:**Regular Full Time -**Date Available:**11-APR-2026 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**2 -**Shifts per cycle:**10 -**Shift Pattern:**Days -**Days Off:**Saturday/Sunday -Minimum Salary:$34.75 -Maximum Salary:$46.15 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Minimum of 2 years of relevant addiction and mental health experience, preferably in a community setting. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and seek consultation when necessary. Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments. Vehicle in good working order for work related travel. Experience and knowledge of the housing first, harm reduction philosophies of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work well with a range of community and agency stakeholders as well as clients and families. Working knowledge of addiction and mental health community resources. Experience working with individuals who have barriers to housing. Knowledge of Recovery Oriented Care.