Clinical Social Worker 19 (Temporary Full-Time) - Social Work - QEH - 173327

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Clinical Social Worker 19

(Social Work)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately - December 2027)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Social Worker provides social work, case management, assessment, consultation and intervention and treatment to a broad range of patients and their families. Individuals present with complex social, family and marital problems. The primary responsibility of the position will be adult medical inpatients but will include patients and families at the hospital.

Duties will include:

• completing psychosocial assessments and developing case plans;
• coordinate information and services, make targeted referrals, collaborate with other community services, professionals and programs develop and complete treatment plans with patients and their families;
• responding to referrals from doctors, nurses, other health care team members, patients and their families on situations requiring extensive assessment of the immediate and long term needs of the patient and family;
• act as case manager to coordinate patient services between the members of the health care team, community agencies, programs and professionals;
• provide stabilizing interventions for individuals and families in crisis;
• provide brief therapy to patients and families focusing primarily on trauma and loss associated with life changing medical events
• provide direction to treatment team on all issues related to patient and family psychological issues
• provide direction to physicians /nursing regarding Adult Protection, Public Trustee matters and Provincial Guardianship;
• provide direct intervention in mediation issues where there are incidents of patient or family conflict with each other or the hospital/staff;
• provide assistance in the management of bed crises and work with the Social Work Department and Management of the QEH to strategize and implement solutions;
• provide an active liaison function with community based social services agencies and groups in developing case plans for patients;
• provide professional consultation and periodic in-service training to members of the health care team hospital and community;
• advocate for patients and families within the health care system, balancing the rights and needs of the person with the limitations of the system;
• develop groups and or programs targeted to meet the needs of the population
• attend Rounds as required;
• represent the QEH at provincial or regional meetings as required;
• supervise students as required; and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Social Work and considerable experience as a clinical social worker
• Eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board.
• Experience and training in individual, family and group therapy.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Adult Protection Act, Public Trustee Act, Guardianship Act, and other relevant Federal and Provincial statutes and acts, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders IV.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Must have a good work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a hospital Social Work setting is preferred.
• Previous experience in Solution Focused, brief therapy and CBT would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while respecting professional boundaries and team decisions would be an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in making community placements, assessing in home supports, or supported housing would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Successful applicants are expected to complete the term of temporary assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $40.32 - $50.42 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday - Friday

Posting ID: 173327-0526QETI

Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.