Case Manager, Stabilization Program - Kingston, Canada - Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA

Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_We are seeking Case Managers who are enthusiastic and passionate about opportunities to work with individuals in the community. Our Case Managers are key members of many frontline teams, including the Addiction Stabilization Program.

This role contributes to the support of our clients in providing invaluable services to individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFLA) communities.

In addition to the fulfilling sense of giving back to the community, AMHS-KFLA also offers a competitive benefit package to permanent fulltime staff which includes the following:_

- _Extended Healthcare and Dental Benefits_
- _Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional added levels of coverage_
- _Dependent Life (dependents/spouse covered at no additional cost)_
- _Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)_
- _Paid time off entitlements (sick time, vacation, wellness leave, family/personal leave)_

Our Case Manager positions are members of Ontario Public Sectors Employee's Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) Local 489 and work from various locations throughout KFLA._

Job Summary:

Stabilization is a program that helps clients prepare for an individualized treatment plan, while they work towards recovery goals. It is located at a local hotel. While in Stabilization, clients will attend daily group programs, and clients are assigned an individual case manager.

The Stabilization program helps individuals with substance abuse issues meet their goals around substance use, while reducing the negative impacts in their lives to achieve their goals.

Services and Treatments include:
Daily Groups, Individual Case Manager, Recreation leisure, Individual Rooms, Skill building. The Stabilization program works within the AMHS - KFLA values and policies with a client-centred approach.

Clients are supported by case managers on site 7 days a week to support client's with increasing their independent living skills to successfully transition into independent housing.

All services are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

University Degree in a healthrelated discipline.
Three years relevant experience providing services to individuals who live with a serious mental illness and/or addictions issue, preferably in a community setting.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) an asset.
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training an asset.
Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset.
Experience working within a case management model, preferred.
French Language proficiency considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated indepth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects.
Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset.
Knowledge of and the ability to incorporate best practices in community support for individuals living with a serious mental illness.
Demonstrated assessment and crisis intervention skills with broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decisionmaking skills.
Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of individuals.
Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment.
Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals, increasing awareness of services.
Welldeveloped problemsolving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred.
Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of $2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.
We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs_