Social Worker

**Social Worker**

**_ Temporary 0.5 - 0.8 FTE - (7-month September to March 2026 with possibility of extension to March 2027)_**

Are you interested in primary care transformation and providing innovative care in the community? Do you enjoy working with a dynamic team of physicians and health professionals providing comprehensive, patient-centred care? If so, join our team

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is a joint venture between participating local family physicians and Alberta Health Services. Our mandate is to sustain and enhance the quality, coordination, and integration of healthcare services in Leduc and the surrounding area, and to improve the quality of life for the community of patients and physicians.

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is seeking a Social Worker (SW) to join the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The social worker will provide comprehensive social work services to referred patients within the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network. The SW will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate social work care plans for eligible and appropriate patients. The SW will work in collaboration with all LBD PCN providers and member physicians, leveraging existing local and regional supports. The SW will work to their full scope of practice within the primary care setting.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Complete a thorough (bio)psychosocial assessment of referred patients/families and work with the patient/family to prioritize needs. Determine a relevant treatment plan and follow-up to ensure goals are implemented and barriers are addressed.
- Assist patients and their families in accessing financial support, housing, employment opportunities, and other resources that can improve the patient’s quality of life.
- Support patients, their families, and caregivers in navigating health and social systems, and advocate for them within those systems.
- Refer to other members of the Team-Based Care team when appropriate.
- Act as a social work resource to other clinical team members and member physicians.
- Develop, coordinate, and/or participate in presentations and groups to support patients, families, caregivers, staff, member physicians, and the public. Ensure accurate, objective, and timely clinical documentation in the appropriate medical record.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in social work, with current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
- Previous experience in a primary care setting; group facilitation would be an asset.
- Understanding of Alberta privacy laws.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Salary and Hours of Work**:

- The salary range for this position is $38.56 to $49.20 per hour

**Additional Benefits**:

- Comprehensive medical benefit package and health and wellness spending accounts
- RRSP matching program (up to 5%)
- Corporate savings on gym memberships at Leduc Recreation Centre, GoodLife Fitness and City of Edmonton Recreation Facilities
- Competitive vacation policy
- Professional Development financial support
- Flexible work schedules

**Why Work with Us?**

Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network (PCN) is a comprehensive organization filled with meaningful work by developing solutions to meet the needs of our local community and their health concerns. At the PCN, you will find a sense of belonging with those who share your passion for improving the lives of Albertans, and you will enjoy working with bright, dedicated, and like-minded people.

We are very proud of our accomplishments and the collaborative and respectful working environment we have established in our organization. We believe in creating highly effective and innovative teams that embody our core values:

- Integrity
- Accountability
- Quality
- Respect

Some of the other benefits of working with us include:
**Diversity and Inclusion