Social Worker I | Complex Mental Health
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Position Details
Position Status: Regular Part-Time | Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 | 0.8 Shift: Days Shift Times: 10:00 - 18:15
Rate of Pay: $35.79 - $47.53
Date Competition closes: November 05, 2026
Please note: This site is opening non-union. Further, this posting will be used to fill a number of positions. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred available line(s) during the application process and may select more than one option.
Offer Acceptance Timeline: Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared to make a timely decision upon receiving an offer Position
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Social Worker I provides activity-based, client-facing psychosocial support within continuing care environments, including both facility-based and community settings.
Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker I supports clients with complex mental health cognitive, and social needs by implementing practical interventions, contributing to care planning, and facilitating access to resources. The Social Worker I will assist with psychosocial activities in collaboration with the Mental Health Therapist, Social Worker II or designate. The position may include outreach and community-based engagement to support client goals, reduce risk, promote
independence and quality of life, and support safe transitions Other duties as assigned.
Program Summary:
Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are
delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.
delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Social Work from a recognized Social Work program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with clients with complex and persistent mental health concerns, co-occurring conditions, substance use disorders, and significant psychosocial challenges, mental health and addictions.
• Experience with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice, and mental health legislation.
• Experience implementing practical interventions within a team-based care model.
• Experience in community outings navigation with appropriate clients as directed by client goals and care plan.
• Experience with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice, and mental health legislation.
• Experience implementing practical interventions within a team-based care model.
• Experience in community outings navigation with appropriate clients as directed by client goals and care plan.
Preferred Experience:
• Experience in healthcare, continuing care, outreach, or community-based settings.
• Experience working with adults with cognitive impairment, mental health conditions, or complex behavioral presentations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma informed services to diverse populations fostering equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice.
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Short answers (2)
- If you selected an option that includes a work permit, please specify the permit expiry date: optional
- If you have a valid work permit, please specify your SIN expiry date optional
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- Which line(s) are you applying for? Select all combinations you would be willing to accept. (You may select more than one)* optional
- Are you a graduate of a recognized degree program in social work or equivalent? optional
- How many years of experience do you have working with clients experiencing complex and persistent mental health concerns, co-occurring conditions, substance use disorders, addictions, and significant psychosocial challenges?
- What is your current immigration or work authorization status in Canada?
- Are you currently employed at Carewest?
- Have you previously been an employee of Carewest?
- I authorize Carewest to collect all relevant personal information. I understand this information will be kept confidential and used for the purposes of my employment application with Carewest. optional
- If you are the successful candidate for this competition, please be aware that proceeding with the hiring process will be understood by Carewest as implicit consent to the sharing of your personal information in InFor Go and Vocantas apps used by Carewest for scheduling and booking as part of the WFM (Workforce Management) system. optional
Written answers (4)
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- We prefer that references provided are in a senior role in the reporting relationship: Please list the job title and reporting relationship of references
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- Are you registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)?
- Please upload a copy of your diploma/ certificate
- Please upload a copy of your Social Work or equivalent program Registered with Alberta Association of Social Workers