11 Oct
Alberta Health Services
Lethbridge
Working collaboratively and as part of the ICU multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the provision of services to adult patients and families admitted to the intensive care unit at Chinook Regional Hospital. The Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultation as part of their day-to-day work. The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community financial resources and medical coverage 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 incumbent demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 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. This position is 5 days on and 5 days off working from 1045 to 1900hrs.
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.
Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Minimum 2 years of professional Social Work experience. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, an ability to prioritize workload.
Working knowledge of Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred. Working knowledge of programs and systems including Office Suite, Meditech, Connect Care,
Netcare, etc. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset.
▶️ Social Worker II
🖊️ Alberta Health Services
📍 Lethbridge