Job opportunity
Oncology Social Worker II
Alberta Health Services
Support cancer patients through specialized psychosocial oncology services as a Social Worker II at Cross Cancer Institute and Edmonton General locations. Apply crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment skills across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Cancer Care Alberta seeks a Social Worker II for its Psychosocial Oncology team. You will support patients and families through psychosocial assessments, short-term counselling, resource navigation, and risk screening. The interdisciplinary role includes urgent and routine assessments, case management, care coordination, and transition planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor provincial MySymptom Reports for suicidal ideation
Screen and triage Psychosocial Oncology referrals
Assess and intervene on suicide risk and psychosocial needs
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling
Connect patients and families with appropriate resources
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Active or eligible Alberta College registration
Two years' post-degree medical Social Work experience
Experience in oncology, palliative care, and supportive counselling
Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite
Apply oncology social work, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment expertise supporting patients and families across Cancer Care Alberta.
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Apply on source site Cancer Care Alberta seeks a Social Worker II for its Psychosocial Oncology team. You will support patients and families through psychosocial assessments, short-term counselling, resource navigation, and risk screening. The interdisciplinary role includes urgent and routine assessments, case management, care coordination, and transition planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor provincial MySymptom Reports for suicidal ideation
Screen and triage Psychosocial Oncology referrals
Assess and intervene on suicide risk and psychosocial needs
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling
Connect patients and families with appropriate resources
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Active or eligible Alberta College registration
Two years' post-degree medical Social Work experience
Experience in oncology, palliative care, and supportive counselling
Proficiency with Connect Care/EPIC and Microsoft Office Suite
Apply oncology social work, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessment expertise supporting patients and families across Cancer Care Alberta.
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