Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker - SSW13 (Temporary Part-Time 60%) - Strength Program, Youth Recovery Centre - 175435

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Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker

(Social Service Worker 13)

Health PEI

Location – Strength Program, Youth Recovery Centre, Summerside

Part-Time (60%) Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing November 8, 2026 until June 2027))

Preference to Members of UPSE Health Bargaining Unit of Health PEI

First Preference Work Unit, Second Preference Work Site

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

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 Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker provides direct client support as part of an interdisciplinary team within Mental Health & Addictions Acute or Transitions services. Under the supervision of a team leader or supervisor, the role contributes to assessment, treatment, and program delivery to help clients and their families achieve established goals. Through individual, family, and group interventions, the Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker promotes behaviour change, personal growth, condition management, and recovery in a safe and structured environment.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Facilitate group sessions using pre-developed program materials.
• Support client participation in structured life skills activities internally and/or in the community
• Continuously monitor clients to ensure safety and well-being, including 1:1 supervision when required.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in alignment with team-developed plans
• Provide brief, goal-oriented support to clients and families to encourage behaviour change and recovery.
• Reinforce coping strategies and life skills introduced through structured programming
• Document client interactions, observations, and participation in programming accurately and promptly.
• Record behavioural incidents, safety concerns, and interventions using the facility’s incident reporting system- PSMS.
• Maintains a culture of safety within the organization and an awareness of their role in supporting client safety (i.e., non-violent crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, advance code white procedures, suicide risk screening and assessment, limits of confidentiality, reporting hazardous environments, completing regular safety checks of the premise for both clients and staff, screening visitors for appropriateness and timely, etc.).
• Participate in the development and implementation of programs and services as directed by the interdisciplinary team or supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team operations and organizational goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a relevant certified college program, preference will be given to a program of two years’ duration which includes a practicum or placement component (e.g., Social Service Worker program, Youth Worker, or Correctional Officer), -OR- A university degree with major coursework in the social sciences
• Prepared to undertake all necessary employer provided training related to safety, crisis response, mental health, addictions, and relevant legislation (e.g. CPR, First Aid, NVCI, Advanced Code White, etc.)Access to a reliable motor vehicle, a safe driving record, and authorization to transport clients as required.
• Must have a willingness and availability to work shift schedules, including day, evening, nights and weekend shifts, with flexibility in work hours depending on area/location of work.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous record of performance and attendance

Other Qualifications:

• Mental Health and Addictions experience would be an asset
• Group Facilitation experience would be an asset
• Gentle Persuasive Approach would be an asset
• Suicide Risk Assessment would be an asset
• Motivational Interview training would be an asset
• Knowledge of Criminal Code Review Board would be an asset
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act would be an asset

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.

Please Note: Preference will be given to Members of the UPSE Health Bargaining Unit in accordance with Article 30.01 of the Collective Agreement.

Please Note: Subsequent vacancies within the same work unit resulting from the application of Article 31. 01 shall be filled in accordance with Article 31.02 based on applications received.

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

Salary Range: $26.69 - $35.51 per hour (Level 13)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends
Posting ID: 175435-1126SPTO
Closing Date: Thursday November 19, 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.