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The Social Worker II provides a range of generalist Social Work services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives and policies for the work environment. These services are primarily clinical in nature and involve: comprehensive psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, risk screening, and counselling. Case management will include collaboration and coordination with medical staff, inter‑professional team members and community agencies, and requires the ability to work independently with occasional review, consultation and evaluation from Unit Supervisor/Manager or manager designate. The Social Worker II must work independently, exercise a high degree of professional judgement and integrity and must be able to work effectively as part of an inter‑professional team and commit to strengthening team dynamics by actively facilitating inter‑professional collaboration to enhance patient health outcomes. All duties carried out by the Social Worker II are consistent with the policies and procedures of Covenant Health and guided by Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Description: The Social Worker II (SW) provides services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning. The SW II is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

Classification: Social Worker II

Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH

Unit and Program:



Integrated Access-Social Work

Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.70

Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 24-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 14

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $42.14

Maximum Salary: $56.02

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Social Work required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.

Additional Required Qualifications
Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills are required. Proven conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments to individuals within their physical and social environments is required. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on psychosocial assessment of patients and families.

Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of two years’ case management experience within the community, mental health program, or acute care is preferred. Previous Social Worker experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Strata Pathways and e-People is preferred and an asset.

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📌 Social Worker II (Alberta)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Alberta