Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Discover your niche in a dynamic psychiatry program that includes general, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry, as well as psychiatric ICU located in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Grande Prairie is a growing city with over 70,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in our area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility and library. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, museums, and live theater. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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.
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:

Unit 11 - Inpatient Psychiatry

Primary Location:

Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital

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:

24-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

24-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.45

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience is an asset. Experience in inpatient psychiatry or other addictions and mental health is an asset. Working with youth adult or geriatric populations is an asset.