Cancer Care Social Worker II Role

4 weeks ago


Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Cancer Care Social Worker II Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker II to join our Supportive Care Services team at Alberta Health Services.

Job Overview:

As a Social Worker II, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by cancer. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to provide support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

About the Role:

  • Referral triage, screening/intake, resource counseling, supportive counseling
  • Working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to enhance the patient experience
  • Developing and facilitating psychoeducational groups
  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives, research, and service evaluation
  • Engaging in continuous professional development and education
  • SUPPORTING orientation and mentorship of new employees and students
  • Contributing to a collaborative team environment with excellent time management and communication skills
  • Connecting patients to non-AHS programs such as Wellspring Alberta, the Canadian Cancer Society and other community programs

Key Responsibilities:

You will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provide 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.

Requirements:

  • Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
  • BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT-HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (BCLS-HCP) THROUGH HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION
  • A minimum 1 year of post-degree (Social Work) experience
  • Demonstrated experience working in an urban adult cancer care setting, palliative care, and outpatient care
  • In-depth knowledge of advance care planning, income security programs, housing, and support services
  • Experience providing support in the context of grief and loss
  • Experience providing supportive counseling
  • Demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention, system navigation and case management
  • Demonstrated dedication to professional development
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within a chronic disease management framework with adult populations in an urban outpatient setting within the last 2 years
  • Connect Care (Epic) training completed for Social Workers in AHS
  • Experience working in an adult acute care setting within the last 2 years
  • Experience providing virtual care (phone, Zoom, Telehealth) in the last two years
  • Experience developing partnerships/collaborations within and across organizations
  • Experience facilitating groups

Estimated Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 per annum

About Us:

Alberta Health Services is one of Canada's leading health care providers, delivering high-quality patient care and promoting healthy communities throughout Alberta. Our vision is to create a healthier future for Albertans and we're committed to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration among our staff, physicians and partners.

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