Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Based on location availability, the successful applicant has the option to work from either our Ponoka or Red Deer office and is eligible for a remote hybrid agreement after a period of orientation Reporting to the Manager, Virtual Opioid Dependency Program, and with the support of the Clinical Supervisor, the Social Worker II will offer harm reduction focused, mental health and addiction services to clients across the province. As a SW II, you will work within an interdisciplinary environment to culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for opioid dependent clients and their families. Tasks include following regulatory procedures regarding Suboxone and Methadone, as well as monitoring prescription changes, facilitating changes with doses, monitoring urine drug screen results, insuring the VODP physician is apprised of patient status and supporting the client's general physical and emotional health related to addiction. Collaborate with pharmacies, labs, ERs, physicians, and existing Addiction and Mental Health Services. You will engage in collaborative decision-making within the internal team and with external stakeholders in finding solutions and resources to support individuals with an opioid dependency. The successful applicant is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in mental health and addictions. They will excel at working professionally and independently in a collaborative, fast-paced, positive team environment that requires excellent assessment, prioritization, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Your understanding, passion, and experience in ODT is essential, as well as excellent computer, texting, and telephone etiquette, as you will be monitoring and evaluating client progress via telehealth and telephone.
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.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
• Primary Location: Centre 5010
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 02-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• 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:
Direct experience in case management, group and individual counselling, knowledge of the process of addictions and various theoretical models that guide intervention. Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Suicide Risk Assessment. Knowledge of Opioid Treatment Medications. Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing. 3-4 years' of recent experience working with individuals seeking treatment of substance use concerns. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta. Preferred Qualifications:
As required.

Skills Required