Social Worker II
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- Allied Health
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- COV00050110 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Villa Caritas Geriatric Psychiatry Program is an acute inpatient facility that provides prompt, accessible, and specialized assessment, treatment, consultation, and support services. The treatments and services provided are guided by evidence-based research and best practices. This 150-bed facility has 120 acute care beds divided into 4 units that are allocated for acute geriatric psychiatry patients, and a 30-bed geriatric psychiatry transitional unit. Villa Caritas is a designated facility. Patients are admitted on a voluntary basis or involuntarily under the Mental Health Act. The Social Worker II is a member of an interdisciplinary team providing patient focused, culturally appropriate, and recovery-oriented care for adults (generally seniors) experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms and/or moderate to severe behavioral difficulties which significantly compromises their physical and/or mental well-being. The SWII works intensely with these patients, their families and/or communities and secondary decision makers in addressing psychosocial needs to ensure continuity of care and a seamless transition for the patient back into the community to prevent or minimize the need for future admissions.
Description:
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: VC Social Work
- Primary Location: Villa Caritas
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 30-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 19-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $38.56
- Maximum Salary: $51.27
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Social Work program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent and related experience in both mental health and geriatric services. Strong knowledge and understanding of community integration and resources found in the Edmonton zone. Knowledge of relevant Mental Health Act and relevant Senior’s legislation. Knowledge of challenges in providing supports with limited resources. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to participate in sensitive and challenging patient situations and diverse situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well in a team and seek consultation when necessary must be demonstrated. Advanced knowledge and skill in the areas of evidence-based assessment and treatment of mental illness is required. Critical thinking skills, working knowledge on the management of concurrent disorders and medical co-morbidities, and the principles of chronic disease management and recovery are required.
Preferred Qualifications:Strong understanding of client resources in the community and knowledge of concurrent disorders, and mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders is an asset. An excellent attendance record and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment record and references. Strong knowledge of Alternative Level of Care, Goals of Care and Continuing care is an asset.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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