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Social Worker II

@ Recovery Alberta

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Ponoka, Alberta

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Recovery Alberta is hiring a Social Worker II for the Adult Inpatient program at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka. The role is a full-time temporary position on a 5-week day-shift cycle with weekends off, paying $42.14 to $56.02 per hour. The work involves psychosocial assessment, counselling, case management and discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

  • Psychosocial assessment and counselling of inpatients and families
  • Individual, group and family treatment
  • Case management, coordination and discharge planning
  • Risk screening and prevention and promotion activities

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work
  • Active or eligible ACSW registration
  • 3-5 years practice experience, at least 2 in mental health
  • Knowledge of Alberta mental health and guardianship legislation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience3+ years
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta College of Social Workers registration
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

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IndustryMental Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker II in the Adult Inpatient program at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury (CCMHBI) in Ponoka. CCMHBI is a campus of specialists and health professionals that are committed to integrated, multi-disciplinary care and treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients and their families. This Social Worker II - Adult Inpatient Program position requires a highly motivated individual that is keenly interested in working with patients within an acute psychiatric setting. Strong interpersonal organizational and communications skills are large contributors to success in this position. The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain injury is a state-of-the-art center that treats and cares for people with psychiatric disorders and those who have suffered brain injury. Located in the community of Ponoka, within the parkland region of central Alberta, the Centennial Centre is one of the most modern mental health referral centers in Western Canada. This position may be eligible for recruitment incentive funding through RCIF. Refer to website for more information. www.rcif-hsaa.ca

Description:

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.

  • Classification:
    • Social Worker II
  • Union:
    • HSAA Prof/Tech
  • Unit and Program:
    • Laurier House, Adult Inpatient Program
  • Primary Location:
    • Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  1.00
  • Posting End Date:
    • 19-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 30-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 31-DEC-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 5
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 25
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days
  • Days Off:
    • Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $42.14
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $56.02
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to be informed by and work within applicable Alberta Legislations; Mental health Act (MHA), Alberta Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA), Personal Directives Act (PDA), Health Professions Act and Health Information Act. Demonstrated excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a psychiatric environment required. 3-5 years of practice experience with at least 2 years in Mental Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within complex care and strong system advocacy skills.

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