Social Worker 19D (Permanent Full-Time) - ER - Mental Health & Crisis Unit - 167501

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Social Worker (Level 19D)

(Emergency Department – Mental Health Crisis Response)

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

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 Mental Health Crisis Response Therapist provides comprehensive assessments and treatment to clients as well as provides expert consultation within a multi-disciplinary team, to other services within Health PEI and to various agencies in the community.

Duties may include:

• Plan and conduct a thorough assessment of clients, including assessing of the level of risk;
• Gather collateral information from interviews with the client, family or significant others, and other professionals (CMH, physician, nurses, social workers, justice, and educational personnel;
• Establish rapport with clients;
• Identify and understand the different types of crisis ranging from situational to psychiatric emergencies and formulate a provisional diagnosis hypothesis, utilizing the DSM IV;
• Utilize extensive knowledge of crises intervention theory and treatment modalities to stabilize the client and to provide early and brief treatments to clients presenting to Prince County Hospital / ER ensuring safety for clients and others;
• Coordinate a treatment plan with members of a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, triage nurses and/or other professionals as required;
• Establish a follow-up plan and agreement;
• Ensure proper linkages are made when individuals are discharged from Prince County Hospital to another service, and act as a liaison with other mental health professions;
• Maintain confidential records and case reporting; and,
• Other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work plus considerable related experience in a mental health setting and the treatment of disruptive behaviour conditions.
• Experience with child and parent, family and group therapy are required.
• Must be eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board. Registration is a requirement for employment.
• 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.
• Must have considerable experience practicing as A Clinical Social Worker
• Must be able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other qualifications:

• Related experience in a mental health setting.
• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply
• sound clinical decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary
• team environment.
• Have or committed to acquire training (designated population/program/service)
• necessary to perform role.
• 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 skill, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management 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 patient's, families
• and staff in difficult and complex situations
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment

Please Note: 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.

Looking for a rewarding healthcare career? Join Health PEI’s team and take advantage of our exciting incentive programs designed just for you! Learn more about how you can benefit and make a difference today!

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

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating 11.25 Shifts, Every Second Weekend

Posting ID: 167501-0325PCPI

Closing Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

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.