Support cancer patients through specialized psychosocial oncology services as a Social Worker II at Cross Cancer Institute and Edmonton General locations. Apply crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment skills across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Cancer Care Alberta seeks a Social Worker II for its Psychosocial Oncology team. You will support patients and families through psychosocial assessments, short-term counselling, resource navigation, and risk screening. The interdisciplinary role includes urgent and routine assessments, case management, care coordination, and transition planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor provincial MySymptom Reports for suicidal ideation
- Screen and triage Psychosocial Oncology referrals
- Assess and intervene on suicide risk and psychosocial needs
- Provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling
- Connect patients and families with appropriate resources
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Active or eligible Alberta College registration
- Two years' post-degree medical Social Work experience
- Experience in oncology, palliative care, and supportive counselling
- Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite
Apply oncology social work, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment expertise supporting patients and families across Cancer Care Alberta.
📌 Oncology Social Worker II (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton
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