Social Worker II - Transition Coordinator
Your Opportunity:
The Adult Community Services portfolio is recruiting to this exciting opportunity which will assist in supported discharge for clients from acute and bed based Addiction and Mental Health care to the Addiction and Mental Health - Adult Community Services programs. Reporting to the Care Manager and under the direction of the Program Manager, the Transition Coordinator functions in the context of a multi-disciplinary team that provides quality, client-focused, recovery-based, concurrent capable, culturally appropriate care to those seeking assistance/services within Addictions and Mental Health. The Transition Coordinator is responsible for facilitating timely transitions for those clients who require supported discharge from acute care to one of the Adult Community Services programs. The Transition Coordinator will liaise with the acute care and act on behalf of the community team to ensure a coordinated effort to ensure continuity of care. The candidate will work with the multidisciplinary team to identify and address any barriers that may occur regarding discharge. This position also provides follow up telephone support post discharge to ensure continuity of care between discharge and the first appointment to ensure any emerging needs are addressed.
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.
- Classification: Social Worker II
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Adult Community Services - Addiction and Mental Health
- Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-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: $40.91
- Maximum Salary: $54.39
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of relevant addiction and/or mental health experience, preferably in a community setting. Must have a strong knowledge of community resources and provincial legislation such as Mental Health Act and Community Treatment orders. Must have current BCLS-HCP certification and non-violent crises intervention. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a vehicle in good working order for work-related travel is required. 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. Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and move quickly without limitations in a variety of environments.
Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of five years of acute care social work experience is preferred.
