Mental Health Case Manager - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia

Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia
Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia
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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Case Manager -Full time contract up to 19 months


This rewarding case management position challenges your skills in order to deliver intensive case management and recovery oriented psychosocial rehabilitation support to individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

This is a partnership with clients, working together to achieve goals, in a dynamic and supportive team environment.


Responsibilities include:


  • Support individuals with development and implementation of an individualized, comprehensive recoveryoriented plan based on the client's goals and needs
  • Develop a therapeutic connection with clients
  • Assess and monitor client mental status
  • Assess, develop a plan, and implement support and programs that facilitate client's recovery
  • Monitor, evaluate and document progress and outcomes
  • Advocate and link to other resources as required
  • Work collaboratively with the HPS team
  • Provide associate case manager and office 'triage coverage' duties, as assigned
  • Administer medication by injections to clients of HPS (nurse only)
  • Participate in medication stock and supply management (varying roles depending on discipline)
  • Participate in clozapine monitoring system (varying roles depending on discipline)
  • Participate in education of health professional students
  • Participate in program evaluation activities
  • Maintain clinical documentation at appropriate professional standards
  • Adhere to the administrative and clinical guidelines described in the HPS Policies and Procedures
  • Document workload measurement
  • Other duties as assigned

Required:


Knowledge:
Solid knowledge and understanding of mental health and addictions assessment and treatment, including mental status examinations, intensive case management (ICM), legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to ICM

Attitude:
Professional, respectful attitude, in keeping with recovery principles and HPS Philosophy including sensitivity to the diversity and uniqueness of HPS clients

Clinical reasoning skills:
Uses evidence informed reasoning, sound decision-making and problem-solving skills

Communication skills:
Demonstrates effective listening, verbal, non-verbal skills with clients and multidisciplinary team members and documentation skill

Experience:
proven track record of developing therapeutic relationships, case management ability and documentation in clinical health records

Responsible, accountable and quality management focused

A valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and insurance is required

Valid First Aid & CPR/AED Level C required

Computer literacy is required, particularly office 365 and ability to learn new programs

Experience and training in the following approaches is an asset: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.

This position is part of an ONA Bargaining Unit.


Additional benefits:

  • Extended healthcare benefits (dental, paramedical, vision, prescriptions etc)
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Education fund for each employee.
  • Employer matched contributions to Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
  • Option to work up to 1 day per week at home.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 19 months


Salary:
$36.93-$44.85 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:


COVID-19 Vaccines are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.


Application question(s):

  • Do you have a valid driver's license and insurance and a vehicle for use during work hours?
  • Are you a member of a healthcare regulatory college in Ontario? (CNO, COTO or OCSWSSW)
  • Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in one of the following: Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy?

Experience:


  • Mental Health & Addictions: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person
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