Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

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Social Work 

REC00001731

16 minutes ago

Your Opportunity:

The Social Worker II – shared position on Adult Psychiatry on Unit 49 and Geriatric Psychiatry on Unit 48 at Rockyview General Hospital provides a range of social work services to patients and their families in an acute inpatient mental health setting. The Social Worker will be responsible for advanced level assessment and counselling services to patients and families dealing with complex mental health, physical health issues and complex family dynamics. Social Worker II will support in providing individual and group therapy in collaboration with the interdisciplinary mental health team. The Social Worker II will be involved in the provision of services to patients and families, which includes: psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, complex discharge planning, patient/family decision making, assisting with capacity assessments and trusteeship/guardianship applications, financial assessments, education, treatment, advocacy, consultation, making appropriate referrals both internal and external, liaising with community agencies/programs, obtaining requisite financial supports and accommodation not under the purview of Transition Services. You will be a key player in Advance Care Planning, which includes legal processes related to alternate decision-making. You will also be expected to demonstrate: decision-making, critical thinking, organization and conflict resolution skills; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families, team members and other stakeholders; establish rapport with patients, patient advocacy and patient and family-centred care; show initiative and independence; be adaptable and flexible in a changing environment, and foster positive relationships in a team environment.

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.

-**Classification:**Social Worker II -**Union:**HSAA Prof/Tech -**Unit and Program:**Inpatient Mental Health -**Primary Location:**Rockyview General Hospital -**Location Details:**As Per Location -**Multi-Site:**Not Applicable -**FTE:**0.80 -**Posting End Date:**30-MAR-2026 -**Temporary Employee Class:**Temp P/T Benefits -**Date Available:**13-APR-2026 -**Temporary End Date:**04-APR-2027 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**4 -**Shifts per cycle:**16 -**Shift Pattern:**Days -**Days Off:**As Per Rotation -Minimum Salary:$40.91 -Maximum Salary:$54.39 -**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:

Experience as a Social Worker providing assessment and counselling to adults with mental health and addictions in a community or hospital setting within the last 3 years. Authorization to perform psychosocial interventions. Experience supporting patients with financial and housing application processes and resources. Experience performing suicide risk assessments, mental status examinations, and mental health interviews. Experience with diverse populations, including the ability to work with potentially aggressive patients. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Connect Care. Demonstrated knowledge of the Alberta Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act, and other governing standards/legislation for practice. Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and addictions continuum of care and community resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification within the last 2 years. Training and experience in group therapy modalities. Experience facilitating group therapy, including psycho-educational groups. Experience and/or training in family interventions. Experience working with clients with concurrent mental illness and addiction concerns. Participation in professional development and/or working groups, committees or quality improvement initiatives.