Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician (Social Worker) (Temporary Full-Time) - CMHA West - Summerside CHC - 175116

Open to the Public

Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician

(Social Worker 19)

Health PEI

Location – Summerside Community Health Centre

Full-Time Temporary (UPSE) Position

Commencing Immediately until October 2027 With Possible Extension

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.

This position provides assessment, case management, consultation, and treatment to a wide variety of clients (i.e., adults, children, and families) with mental health and subtance use concerns and illnesses. The Mental Health and Susbtance Use Clinician provides assessment, ongoing and stabilizing treatment, coordination of resources and consultation to clients, their families, and partners of care. The MHSU Clincian operates with a high degree of autonomy and independence and will work as a collaborative member the Community Mental Health and Addictions Team - West Clinical Services Team and reports to the Community Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.

Duties will include:

• Utilize and apply extensive knowledge of case management principles, psychosocial rehabilitation, cognitive, behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, supportive, family and group therapy, discern which approaches are best suited to the situation and clinical impression;
• Use substantive knowledge of numerous areas including, mental illness, cognitive functioning, medical co-morbidity, and substance use and gambling, analyze and interpret the information to formulate clinical impressions and develop treatment plans.
• Respond to emergency calls and walk-in clients; intake screening of new referrals for service; determine intervention required while taking into consideration the degree of risk to client and/or others, provide specific evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT,etc.;
• Providing Open Access Counselling services;
• Provide a wide range of assessment, treatment and consultation services with clients
• Assist in developing and monitoring short and long-term treatment plans
• Perform Psycho-social assessments - identifying high risk situations to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and their families/support networks. The assessment includes considering employment, housing finances, supports, etc.
• Determine the needs and eligibility for services/resources and explore barriers, identify coping strategies
• Act as an advocate on behalf of the individual and their families/support network. They shall provide support and referrals as appropriate
• Coordinate and participate in case conferences
• Provide support to other team members; contribute to the inter-disciplinary effort in improving quality care, provide services support and counseling to individuals and their families as they deal with their diagnosis and co-morbidities
• Follow up with individuals as required to ensure they are meeting their goals; provide education and support to understand their condition, triggers and how to manage impulse control, and behaviors
• Maintain and protect confidential records and case reporting consistent with policy, procedures, and ethical standards
• Book patients and document their interactions using the Provincial Collaborative Health Record (CHR)
• Liaise with other program and community partners. This could include assessing the clinical needs of these communities and augment traditional clinical service with evidence informed clinical outreach
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work,

• Must be eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board; where currently registered, must be a member in good standing.
• Considerable clinical mental health and substance use experience.

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders 5 and other relevant Federal and Provincial statutes and acts.
• Experience and training in individual, family and group therapy.
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to provide own transportation with mileage reimbursement as per collective agreement.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated maturity and a capacity to work effectively with resistant and aggressive client groups.
• Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk populations.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs, chronic illness, mental illness, substance use/addiction, and concurrent disorders.
• Experience collaborating with other agencies; psychiatry; other medical providers; law enforcement; other government agencies.
• Relevant training such as: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training, Suicide Risk Assessment training, and Violence Risk Assessment training.
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment.

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.

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

Salary Range: $40.32 - $50.42 per hour (Social Worker L19)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Mon – Fri / Evenings and Weekends When Required.

Posting Id: 175116-0926SCTI

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.