Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the provision of services to patients and families at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital; largely on the inpatient psychiatry unit (5N) but also supports other floors in the hospital and in the community as required.

The Social

Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultations as part of their day-to-day work.

The Social

Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community financial resources for adults and their caregivers.

The Social

Worker makes appropriate referrals to services that are both internal and external to the healthcare setting and works collaboratively with community agencies/programs for the benefit of patients and families. This position requires the ability to prioritize workload, analyze complex problems and identify viable care plans and solutions to address psychosocial needs.

The Social

Worker II contributes to non-patient care activities including program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, research and staff development, along with other duties as required by the position. 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.

Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program:



South Zone -Social Work Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: South Zone -Social Work Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation 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: Minimum 2 years of skilled Social Work experience. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams. Previous experience working in the health care system and EMR such as Connect Care.

Experience working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.

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📌 BILINGUAL SOCIAL WORKER (English/Spanish) (Medicine Hat)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Medicine Hat