Original job description
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Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is in acute neuro, with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Social Work department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.
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: Social Work Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation 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 6 months experience in an adult acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience on an adult neurology unit within in the last year.
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Responsibilities
Provide social work services to patients and families in an acute-care setting, including psychosocial assessment, counselling, treatment, risk screening, and resource-based interventions. Coordinate case management and transitions or discharge planning, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and contribute to prevention, promotion, and public awareness activities.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Social Work and active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers are required. Applicants must have at least six months of experience in adult acute care; recent experience on an adult neurology unit is preferred.
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Counselling
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Risk Screening
- Social Work
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Acute Care
- Adult Neurology
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Individual Treatment
- Group Treatment
- Family Treatment
- Risk Screening
- Counselling
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Transition Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Public Awareness
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Alberta College of Social Workers
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
