Social Worker II

Your Opportunity: Covenant Health is recruiting a Social Worker II to join the Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Triage Team as part of an exciting one-year pilot focused on improving timely access to care, patient flow and connections to appropriate health and community services. Working collaboratively with the Triage Liaison Physician (TLP)/Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN) and broader ED team, the Social Worker will support early identification of psychosocial needs and barriers to care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

The role will focus on timely psychosocial assessment, brief intervention, crisis support, resource navigation and connecting patients and families with appropriate community and healthcare services. The Social Worker will assist in identifying alternative care pathways, addressing social determinants of health and facilitating safe, timely transitions.

This position is dedicated to the Clinical Triage Team and is distinct from existing ED Social Work coverage. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, exercising independent professional judgement and contributing to the development and evaluation of this new model of care.

All duties are consistent with Covenant Health policies and procedures and guided by Covenant Health's Mission, Vision and Values. There are 2 positions available. Description: Description: The Social Worker II (SW) provides services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, treatment, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and discharge planning.

The SW II is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Social Worker II Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Integrated Access-Social Work Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.

80 Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.14 Maximum Salary: $56.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Social Work required.

Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) required. Additional Required Qualifications: Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills are required. Proven conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments to individuals within their physical and social environments is required. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements.

Must be able to participate in hands on psychosocial assessment of patients and families.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two years’ case management experience within the community, mental health program, or acute care is preferred. Previous Social Worker experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Strata Pathways and e-People is preferred and an asset.