Social Worker II (Canada)

Social Worker II (Canada)

28 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Canada

28 Oct

Alberta Health Services

Canada

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic outpatient Psychosocial Oncology team within Cancer Care Alberta. This position may support patients (in person or virtually) who are connected to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre, community cancer center patients or supports to Cross Cancer Institute, and Grande Prairie Cancer Centre. This team includes social work, psychology, spiritual care and other specialized navigators and consultants. In addition to the Psychosocial Oncology team, the successful candidate will be part of a larger team of oncologists, nurses, and rehabilitation medicine practitioners working to support patients and their families. Initial consultations are typically conducted over the phone with the opportunity for face-to-face follow up as needed. This is a highly engaged social work team who carry large caseloads and respond professionally and compassionately to patients with complex needs. 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. Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Psychosocial Oncology Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program:



Psychosocial Oncology Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Minimum of 1 year experience in an Oncology setting. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical setting (acute/ambulatory/community care). WHS
- Office Ergonomics. Within the last 2 years, working experience of the Patient Financial Assistance Program (PFAP), and other financial assistance requests. Comfortable working in a rapid-paced, high volume outpatient clinic and treatment setting. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work environment (i.e. workplace noise, sharing office space). EPIC/Connect care experience. Experience in providing virtual care. Non-violent crisis intervention training, ASIST training and crisis intervention skills would be considered an asset. Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work. Minimum of 2 years of social work in a medical / hospital setting and with cancer patients preferred. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Healthy Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

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

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