Social Worker II
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager of the UAH Eating Disorders Program, the Social Worker II is part of an interdisciplinary team that provides care to patients with eating disorders as well as their families by assisting with their psychosocial needs while in hospital. Potential duties may include assessment, education, treatment, group facilitation, advocacy, resource finding, consultation and discharge planning for patients and their families. The incumbent will also participate in non-patient care activities such as program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research and staff development, along with other duties as required by the Unit Manager. The Social Worker should have strong abilities to liaise with other teams within the health care system to improve patient flow and outcomes. Generalist social work tasks are also part of the role. This position requires skill in addiction and mental health competencies such as risk assessment, mental health/status assessment, and biopsychosocial assessment. As this is a new position with our team, we are looking for someone who is innovative and creative with the ability and passion to further develop the role. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who will collaborate effectively with colleagues to improve services, patient experience and outcomes for all individuals that we serve. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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.
- 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
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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