At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health and wellness for clients through diverse social work services.
- Company: Recovery Alberta, dedicated to enhancing community care options.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote retention allowance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on innovative programming and client support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and registration eligibility with ACSW.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
Enhancing community care options for Albertans continues to be a key priority for Recovery Alberta. Our goal is to provide high-quality diverse community, home, and individual Mental Health and Addiction services and to support the long-term mental health and wellness of Assertive Outreach clients and their families.
This position serves clients in Area 2 (Peace River, Fairview, and surrounding areas) through a Recovery Oriented Psychosocial Rehabilitative framework. The location of this role is Peace River. This role provides the opportunity to be creative in the development of current and new programming and services to support the mental health needs of AOS clients.
As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provide a range of social work supports to AOS clients who have a severe and persistent mental illness, 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
This position also involves consultation and collaboration with interprofessional team members and outside agencies involved in the client’s recovery plan.
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:
- Education or training in mental health is an asset.
- Recent experience working in the community with clients with a severe and persistent mental illness and/or who have complex needs is an asset.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft 365 is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Use of Microsoft 365 tools, First Aid, BLS.
- Experience in health care or settings with transferable experiences.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse and marginalized populations using an inclusive lens of equity & diversity, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
- Knowledge and application of trauma-informed care and harm reduction.
- Understanding of the impact of severe mental illness and stigma.
- Authorization to perform restricted activity of psychosocial intervention (ACSW).
Social Worker II in Peace River 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.
