Health Professional - North York, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

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North York, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Case Manager - Regulated Health Professional:

Forensic Supportive Housing Program (Full Time - 1-year Contract):

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The Role and Opportunity:

The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a Case Manager - Regulated Health Professional (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist) to join our Forensic Supportive Housing (FSH) Program.

The FSH Program delivers intensive case management and housing support services to individuals living with mental illness who are involved with the forensic criminal justice system.

Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Services, and in collaboration with the FSH Clinical Lead, the Case Manager will provide direct service to clients and consultation to an interdisciplinary team designed to deliver enhanced service intensity and specialized supports to individuals living independently in the community.

The Case Manager will use evidence-based tools to screen, assess and deliver interventions to clients experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, supporting them to remain stably housed and to meet the requirements of the Ontario Review Board.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada's most pressing mental health and addictions priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA's extensive grassroots presence.

Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities CMHA Toronto was established in 1953.

CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment, service planning and discharge planning
Clientcentred engagement, service provision and interventions
Providing skill development, linkages, resources, information and advocacy
Crisis prevention and intervention
Provide psychoeducation around medications and symptoms
Assess mental status and monitor physical health needs
Housing support and eviction prevention activities
Maintaining trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships
Collaborating with the forensic hospital care team to achieve positive outcomes
Participating and reporting to Ontario Review Board (ORB) hearings
Supporting clients in adhering to their ORB conditions

SKILLS YOU BRING

A valid Ontario Driver's License, and access to a vehicle and insurance, are required.

WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you.

We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), predictable and secure income upon retirement.
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedicals.
Shortterm and Longterm Disability programs and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury.
Worklife balance and flexibility to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you.
Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement.
Work with likeminded, passionate individuals. Make impacts on mental health service delivery.
Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

Salary Range:
RN - $57,654 - $71,508; OT/SW - $56,524 - $70,106;

SSW:
$49,586 - $61,500**CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.