Social Worker II
Your Opportunity:
We are actively seeking a full-time Social Worker II to work on the Concurrent Rehab Unit within the Claresholm Mental Health and Addiction Care Centre in the town of Claresholm. Claresholm is a vibrant rural community that is located approximately one and a half hours drive from Calgary and one hour drive from Lethbridge. This position will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating client discharge plans and delivering some group work services in conjunction with the program team. There are two separate Satellite Programs with 6 beds each within the Claresholm Care Facility. This position’s responsibilities are in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies to the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions (CCMHA). Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager, this role includes administrative, educational, clinical and liaison activities. The successful incumbent will be expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of a multidisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful multidisciplinary environment. Effective communication with a patient focused orientation. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrated commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles.
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: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Social Worker II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Concurrent
- Primary Location: AMHB Claresholm
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 13-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- 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:Background in the mental health field with working knowledge of mental health disorders. Proven skills in communication, organization, and group therapy facilitation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and email applications is essential. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in discharge planning within an Addictions and Mental Health setting, with knowledge of trauma-informed care, Collaborative Problem Solving, and community-based resources. Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to support individuals with complex mental health and substance use needs. Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training and familiarity with Collaborative Problem Solving are considered assets.
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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