Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the provision of services to patients and families at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital; largely on the inpatient psychiatry unit (5N) but also supports other floors in the hospital and in the community as required. The Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultations as part of their day-to-day work. The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community financial resources for adults and their caregivers. The Social Worker makes appropriate referrals to services that are both internal and external to the healthcare setting and works collaboratively with community agencies/programs for the benefit of patients and families. This position requires the ability to prioritize workload, analyze complex problems and identify viable care plans and solutions to address psychosocial needs. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker II contributes to non-patient care activities including program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research and staff development, along with other duties as required by the position.
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: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: South Zone -Social Work Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $40.91 Maximum Salary: $54.39 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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 2 years of professional Social Work experience. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, an ability to prioritize workload. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams. Previous experience working in the health care system and EMR such as Connect Care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an interdisciplinary team. Experience working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide social work services to patients and families, primarily on the inpatient psychiatry unit, including psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, referrals, and care coordination. Collaborate with hospital and community partners, support transition and discharge planning, and contribute to program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research, and staff development.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Social Work and active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers are required, along with at least two years of professional social work experience. The role also requires independent judgment, critical thinking, workload prioritization, strong communication, and computer skills; healthcare and EMR experience and knowledge of relevant legislation and income support programs are assets or preferred.
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Resource Navigation
- Crisis Intervention
- Supportive Counselling
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Risk Screening
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Workload Prioritization
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Capacity Assessment
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource Navigation
- Supportive Counselling
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Transition Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Risk Screening
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Community Agencies
- Financial Resources
- Guardianship
- Trusteeship
- Personal Directives
- Capacity Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Connect Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Alberta College of Social Workers
- AISH
- Alberta Works
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Alberta Seniors Benefit
