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: Community Geriatric Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Lakewood Community Health Ctr.
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.14
- Maximum Salary: $56.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

At least two years’ experience providing care to seniors in the community with mental health and addictions diagnosis. The ability to provide a range of Social Work supports to clients and families,



including comprehensive psychosocial assessment, financial assessment, resource-based interventions, and risk screening. Familiarity with a variety of Income Support programs, housing options, and transportation options relevant to seniors in the community. Familiarity with decision-making supports and how to apply for these supports. Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to liaise with community agencies and advocate for client needs. Positive organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills. Ability to be proactive with independent learning needs and up to date with current competencies. BLS training required. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to complete outreach work with clients in the community. The job duties may require the staff member to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and ability to lift, push, or carry a variety of equipment. Must be able to don and doff PPE as clinically indicated while providing direct client care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Trainings/certificates in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, LOCUS, SPRAM, Behvioural Safety - VAST, Trauma and Violence Informed Care, and Connect Care are preferred. Authorization to Perform Restricted Psychosocial Intervention through Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) is an asset.

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