Social Worker 19 (Permanent Full-Time) - Inpatient/Ambulatory Care/Emergency Department - Western Hospital & Community Hospital - 172646

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Social Worker 19

(Inpatient / Ambulatory Care / Emergency Dept)

Health PEI

Location – Western Hospital, Alberton & Community Hospital O’Leary

Full-Time Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

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 counselling, case management, assessment, consultation and intervention to a broad range of patients and their families. Individuals present with complex social, family or marital problems. The primary responsibility of the position will be working with adults/children in an inpatient and outpatient environment.

Duties will include:

• completing psychosocial assessments and developing case plans;
• provide brief counselling
• coordinate information and services, make targeted referrals, collaborate with other community services, professionals and programs and develop treatment plans for 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 and community agencies programs and professionals;
• provide stabilizing interventions for individuals and families in crisis;
• provide direction to physicians /nursing about Adult Protection and Public Trustee matters and Provincial Guardianship.
• provide direct intervention in mediation issues where there are incidents of patient or family conflict with the hospital/staff;
• provide assistance in the management of bed crises and work with hospital Management of the PCH 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 as appropriate in the general hospital and community;
• be a responsible advocate for patients and families within the health care system, balancing the rights and needs of the person with the limitations of the system;
• attend Rounds as required;
• represent the PCH at provincial or regional meetings as required;
• supervise students as required;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work, clinical focus from an accredited school with considerable experience, preferably in the Health Care Sector.
• Eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board.
• Considerable experience as a Clinical Social Worker
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Adult Protection Act, Public Trustee Act, Guardianship Act, Child Protection Act

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop and lead education sessions for patients, families, staff, physicians and management
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective time management skills and organization skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently while respecting professional boundaries, cultural differences and respect for diversity
• Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and judgement in collaborating with patients, families and staff in difficult and complex situations
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment.
• Experience in individual, group and family therapy preferred
• Experience and knowledge in making community placements, accessing in-home supports, or supported housing particularly for seniors is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while respecting professional boundaries and team decisions would be an asset.
• Previous experience with Grief Therapy will be considered an asset.
• Previous CISM experience will be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $40.32 - $50.42 per hour (Level 19D - UPSE Health)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / Days / Monday to Friday / Hours may change to meet the

needs of the Clinic and Inpatient

Posting ID: 172646-0326WHPI

Closing Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026at 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.