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Social Worker II

  • AB, Canada
  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job type
Part-time
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Education
Bachelor’s degree
Experience
Master of Social Work and a minimum of 4 years prior Social Work experience.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care - supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

Description: The Social Worker II (SW) provides services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning. The SW II is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

  • Classification:
  • Social Worker II
  • Union:
  • COV HSAA PROF TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Women's Mental Health Clinic
  • Primary Location:
  • Misericordia Community Hosp
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.60
  • Posting End Date:
  • 22-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
  • 02-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 12
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 36
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $42.14
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $56.02
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Master of Social Work and a minimum of 4 years prior Social Work experience. Training & experience in mental health assessments and therapy, including CBT, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Ability to apply modalities within one-to-one sessions and group therapy. Mental health training and experience specific to working with clients within the Perinatal population. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize workload daily

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working within an acute healthcare environment is an asset. In-depth knowledge of Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB), community resources and financial supports will be an asset.
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Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning for clients and families. Deliver services in accordance with established professional standards and Covenant Health’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Social Work and active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers are required; a Master of Social Work and at least four years of social work experience are also specified. Candidates need mental health assessment and therapy experience, including CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches, experience with perinatal clients, and the ability to work independently and prioritize daily responsibilities.

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Advocacy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Consultation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Workload Prioritization

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services

Keywords

  • Social Work
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Perinatal Population
  • Client and Family Support
  • Education
  • Treatment
  • Advocacy
  • Resource Finding
  • Consultation
  • Discharge Planning
  • Alberta College of Social Workers
  • Acute Healthcare
  • Income Support
  • AISH
  • Alberta Works
  • Canada Pension Plan
  • Old Age Security
  • Alberta Seniors Benefit
  • Community Resources
  • Financial Supports
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Critical Thinking

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