Case Management Clinician - Woodstock, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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Woodstock, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Case Management Clinician:

Classification: Case Management Clinician_

Full-Time, Permanent

Multi-Site Accountability; Oxford Catchment Area**:

Application Deadline: January 3, 2023 **We believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity, autonomy and independence in our community.

As a Case Management Clinician you would work one on one or in groups with individuals who choose our program to meet their needs.

You will support individuals as they improve their health and quality of life in the face of Mental Health and/or Addictions concerns and the accompanying barriers they experience.

The Case Management Clinician assesses the person's needs, strengths, and supports to co-develop goals and a customized recovery and support plan.

You would work from a trauma informed perspective as part of a team and part of a community to advocate, challenge stigma, and prevent harm.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team:

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

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What you'll be making - $31.74 per hour

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When you'll work:

70 hours over a two week period, flexible time schedule

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What your benefits will be:

After the waiting period will be eligible for extended health care benefits

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Your pension plan:

Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Establish a working and supportive relationship with clients
Assess clients' mental, physical and emotional functional abilities and needs and investigates client's present resources
Liaise with other professionals and with the community for the benefit of the client while adhering to the principle of confidentiality.
Advocate for client rights as necessary or ensure selfadvocacy
Support and assists family members with issues related to the client's mental illness
Devise a service plan with the client, establishing goals to meet determined needs
Provides skill teaching, concrete counselling, and support to clients to assist in goal achievement
Monitor symptomology, medication, and activities of daily living to help improve individuals' ability to function on a day to day basis and within the community
Provide assistance with financial management.
Provide crisis support and crisis prevention planning
Provide vocational and occupational support
Provide support to client's on other workers' caseloads as needed
Work in collaboration with partners and various CMHA teams including Housing, Court, Crisis, and Concurrent Teams to provide timely interventions
Provide discharge planning
Maintain current and accurate client documentation records as per agency policy
Ongoing professional skill development/continuing education towards the delivery of mental health services.
Ensure that all program/caseload information is handled according to organizational standards of privacy and confidentiality

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_Vaccination Requirements_

_Police Vulnerable Sector Check_

_We require the following qualifications:
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RPN, RN, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required
Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Experience and detailed knowledge of serious mental illnesses usually gained by several years of working with this population
Experience in working in a communitybased setting with an extensive knowledge of social assistance programs and both generic and specialized local social support networks is essential
Crisis Management/Intervention Skills
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Extensive knowledge of Services in Oxford County
Ability to develop short and long term treatment plans in conjunction with the individual
Planning and organizational abilities
Ability to advocate and coordinate service access
Extensive knowledge of the support/treatment services network in Oxford County and of regional services commonly accessed by the Program
Excellent communication skills
Strong active listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships
Computers skills
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Screening
Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance in compliance with CMHA Policy
Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

_We __prefer the following qualifications:
_**- Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution

Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Development Disability
Experience in the treatment of Addictions
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of mental illness & experience in monitoring/administrat