Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer. These professionals are leaders across the cancer care experience - from diagnosis to end of life care, on a foundation of world-class research. We are seeking a Social Worker (SW) passionate about cancer care to join our team at the Cross Cancer Institute and Edmonton General Continuing Care satellite locations for outpatient/inpatient coverage.

Reporting to the Manager, SW is an integral member of the Psychosocial Oncology team, providing specialized support to cancer patients and their families.

Key responsibilities include daily MySymptom Report (MSR) monitoring and interventions for patients across Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) who report suicidal ideation, within team.

The Social

Worker also screens and triages referrals, conducts both urgent and routine psychosocial assessments, delivers crisis intervention and short-term supportive counselling, and assists patients in accessing internal and external resources.

Initial

Screening, triage of referral to Psychosocial Oncology Dept

- Patient prioritization, assessment, evaluation and intervention of suicide risk or other psychosocial needs
- Psychosocial navigation: link patient/families to appropriate services within and external to CCA Supportive and resource counselling
- Program development/evaluation: help CCA meet suicidal ideation accreditation standards
- The caseload for all positions within Psychosocial Oncology may be subject to change based on operational considerations. 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: Multisite Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Psychosocial Oncology Multi-Site: Multisite Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: 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 2 years' post-degree medical Social Work experience.

Training and working experience in trauma-informed care, culturally secure practices, palliative care or working with patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

Experience in adult oncology, and/or palliative care in a healthcare setting.

Experience providing virtual care within the last two years.

Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and navigating complex care systems. Excellent clinical documentation, care planning, and patient advocacy. Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite. 5 years' experience in adult oncology.

Familiarity with psychosocial oncology and cancer-related resources. Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health support, suicide risk/crisis intervention (e.g. Knowledge of harm reduction/risk mitigation approaches.

Adult education/facilitation experience e.g. train-the-trainer models. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

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📌 Social Worker II - Psychosocial Oncology (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton