At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multi-disciplinary team to provide vital support and services for individuals with mental health challenges.
- Company: AHS, a leader in mental health care with a focus on recovery and client-centered approaches.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Outreach position requiring a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Reporting to the Manager and leadership of AMH Supported Living, the Social Worker II is a member of a multi-disciplinary mental health outreach team. The team is comprised of Social Work, Nursing, Outreach Workers, and Psychiatry. This team functions to provide treatment, rehabilitation, support services, transition planning, and case management functions for clients with severe and persistent mental illness who require a supported housing environment to live successfully in the community, while utilizing the principles of recovery, harm reduction, trauma informed care and client/family centered care.
Team members work both interdependently following a case management model, while sharing responsibilities for duties such as facilitating group therapy programs, medication management, CTO management and coverage for other team members as needed. The social worker is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in the area of addiction/mental health and housing services in the Calgary Zone. The social worker possesses the ability to interact in a wide range of challenging circumstances, using critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills in order to provide quality, client-driven, culturally appropriate, and integrated services that are safe, competent and ethical.
The social worker completes intake assessments for Mental Health Housing programs, supports client transitions, and provides education and housing consultation to clients, families, colleagues, and AHS and non-AHS stakeholders. Please note: This position is an outreach position and involves the Social Worker visiting clients in their home and also transporting clients in their personal vehicle. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.
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
- Prevention, promotion and public awareness activities
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:
- 3-5 years adult mental health experience within the past 5 years.
- Experience working with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness.
- Knowledge of the Addiction & Mental Health Care Continuum, including flow and capacity.
- Knowledge of housing resources and barriers to mental health housing.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, especially Community Treatment Orders.
- Knowledge of AMH philosophies and initiatives – Recovery Model, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, LOCUS, Collaborative Problem Solving.
- Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
- Experience working in partnership with non-AHS and non-profit community agencies.
- Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated responsible decision-making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Knowledge and adherence to AHS policies, procedures and code of conduct.
- Experience with MS Office Suite, Outlook, Connect Care, Netcare, HoNOS and STRATA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Addiction and Mental Health case management experience.
- Experience working in community mental health outreach.
- Group therapy experience.
Social Worker II in Calgary employer: Recovery Alberta
Alberta Hospital is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its administrative staff, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Edmonton, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their skills in scheduling, recruitment, and project management are not only recognized but also enhanced through ongoing training opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on workplace safety and community engagement.
