Social Worker

University of Alberta

. Manage a caseload of students with varied needs and priorities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$70,610 - CA$98,404 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social work practices, including case management, crisis intervention, and mental health support, while adhering to ACSW Standards of Practice. Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance student well-being and autonomy.

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Bachelor Of Social Work DegreeACSW MembershipCrisis InterventionCase ManagementMental Health Support

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Hard Skills

Social Work ServicesCare Plan DevelopmentCrisis CounsellingPsychoeducational Workshop FacilitationData ManagementRegulatory ComplianceMental Health AssessmentOutreach ActivitiesInterdisciplinary Team NavigationSupportive Counselling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsCulturally Responsive SupportIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical System

Certifications & Qualifications

ACSW Membership

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthSuicide PreventionTrauma-Informed CarePrivacy LegislationDiverse Communities Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a caseload of students with varied needs and priorities
Develop care plans supporting student independence and student-identified needs, goals, and mental health concerns
Provide social work services within the ACSW professional scope of practice
Assess student needs and triage requests for mental health and wellness services
Coordinate collaborative care between campus and community partners
Ensure seamless service transitions, regulatory compliance, and student autonomy
Maintain accurate student records and data using the designated electronic medical system
Conduct outreach activities supporting campus mental health
Develop and facilitate psychoeducational workshops and presentations
Provide consultations to staff and faculty
Build and maintain relationships across campus and community networks
Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, physicians, and campus and community partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required, with consideration given to lived experience and work experience
Proven experience and/or expertise in social work and standards compliance, case management, crisis intervention, prevention work, supportive counselling/advising, and interdisciplinary team navigation
Working knowledge of mental health and suicide prevention
Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
2 to 5 years of applicable social work, frontline work, or outreach experience in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment or at an adult/post-secondary institution
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to establish trusting relationships
Ability to appreciate mental health complexity, stigma, and support-seeking behaviour from an intersectional, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive lens
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience supporting diverse communities and populations
Experience providing crisis and short-term counselling support, information, and referrals
Ability to handle confidential information professionally and sensitively
Ability to work independently and cohesively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Ability to work within ACSW Standards of Practice, legislative frameworks, University policies, and privacy legislation (POPA and HIA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)