Social Worker II
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients during critical moments in their lives? The Integrated Stabilization Centre (ISC), opening in Edmonton in collaboration with Edmonton Police Services, is seeking an experienced Social Worker II (SW) to join our multidisciplinary team. The team will provide evidence-based stabilization and recovery-oriented care for adults requiring medical withdrawal management and acute psychiatric stabilization. As a Social Worker II, you will advocate for patient rights and dignity while navigating complex social and health systems and play a vital role in supporting patients and families through assessment, care planning, and discharge. This will include crisis intervention, counselling, assessment and referrals. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic environment that values compassion, respect, and innovation in care. If you are passionate about empowering patients and committed to excellence in social work practice, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our growing team. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, self-motivation and self-care, and the ability to remain adaptable and flexible in a high-acuity setting. Strong ethical conduct and professionalism are essential, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Cultural competence is critical to providing inclusive and respectful care, and creativity and innovation are valued for problem-solving and improving service delivery.
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: Integrated Stabilization Centre
- Primary Location: Addiction Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $42.14
- Maximum Salary: $56.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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 2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations in an addiction and mental health capacity. Strong understanding of trauma informed care and recovery orientated practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries. Ability to build and maintain strong community partnerships.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of addiction and recovery principles and trauma informed care. Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
