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Social Worker II - Relief

@ Recovery Alberta

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Calgary, Alberta

Part-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring a part-time relief Social Worker II for Units 25 and 27 at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The work covers mental health assessment, crisis management, discharge planning and referrals for inpatients on an Addictions and Mental Health unit. The posting is closed, with an end date of 26-OCT-2026, and it states a salary range of $42.14 to $56.02 per hour on a 4-week rotation of day shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess mental health and psychosocial needs of inpatients
  • Manage crisis situations on an acute AMH unit
  • Plan discharge for patients returning to the community
  • Make referrals to addictions and mental health programs
  • Help patients access AISH, EI and housing resources

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work
  • ACSW active or eligible registration
  • Minimum 1 year acute inpatient AMH experience
  • BCLS-HCP certification
  • Knowledge of AISH, EI and the Mental Health Act
  • Training in NVCI

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OCTMental healthNon-violent crisis intervention
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Employer posting date
2026-10-16
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2026-10-18
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Hours per week31
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsACSW registration, BCLS-HCP, NVCI
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studySocial Work

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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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  • Classification:
    • Social Worker II
  • Union:
    • HSAA Prof/Tech
  • Unit and Program:
    • Units 25 and 27
  • Primary Location:
    • Peter Lougheed Centre
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.80
  • Posting End Date:
    • 26-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class:
    • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
    • 05-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 16
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • 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:

Minimum 1 year of acute inpatient experience on an Addictions & Mental Health (AMH) Unit. Basic Cardiac Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other service providers and to adapt practice to the unique needs of a range of patients, their families and community service providers required. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. Employment Insurance (EI) program, social service and how to assist patients in accessing these programs as required. Strong mental health assessment and crisis management skills required. Solid knowledge of intervention and treatment modalities relevant to clinical disorders, psychosocial and environmental problems required. Comprehensive knowledge of DSM V, Alberta Mental Health Act (MHA), Adult Guardianship & Trusteeship Act, and Personal Directives Act required. Experience in completing referrals to Addictions and Mental Health community programs, including the completion of Community Treatment Orders (CTO’s) under the MHA required. Discharge planning for patients transitioning back into the community required. Training in NVCI required. extensive knowledge of housing resources required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred. NVCI.

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