Social Worker II

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

📁: Social Work

📅   : ALB00476112 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 21, 2025 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: Y

Classification: Social Worker II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Eating Disorders Program

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 28-JAN-2025

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 10-FEB-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.56

Maximum Salary: $51.27

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:

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or a Master's of Social Work, along with current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), including authorization to perform restricted psychosocial interventions. CPR (BLS-HCP) and NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification are also required. The role demands strong professional judgment in decision-making, initiative, effective time-management skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with healthcare team members, patients, and their families in a fast-paced hospital environment. While recent experience in both acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatry is preferred, candidates with 1-2 years of recent experience working with Eating Disorders patients and their families/supports will be given preference. Skills in psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention are also essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years' experience in a mental health setting is strongly preferred. Excellent communication and self-management skills are ideal. Knowledge of concurrent capable practice and recovery-oriented care is valuable. Familiarity with community resources and the ability to navigate the healthcare system, particularly within the AMH context, are seen as significant assets. Past experience with varied computer programs (i.e. Connect Care) is ideal.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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