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At the CMHA Grey Bruce we cultivate hope, resilience and community for those who live with, and are impacted by, mental illness and/ or/ addiction. We are driven by our values of compassion, dignity, inclusivity, integrity and choice. We will create an inclusive community inspiring hope, choice and well-being for all.

We are currently recruiting for:

The Case Manager is responsible for the provision of individual and group supports for independent living (supportive counselling, life skills training and case management) to those with serious mental illness, or those at risk.

KEY DUTIES – RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess clients’ immediate and ongoing needs
• Assist clients to identify personal strengths and develop treatment goals
• Provide information and strategies for health promotion
• Assist clients to identify and advocate for their civil and legal rights
• Facilitate access to other services in areas such as assistance with daily living, crisis intervention, and treatment
• Provide counseling and information to reduce the incidence, duration and intensity of a crisis
• Work collaboratively with other services, supports and resources, with respect to diversity
• Assist clients to identify, build and maintain a natural support system
• Evaluate the achievement of goals and client satisfaction
• Review and revise treatment plans with clients to ensure the provision of relevant services
• Provide counseling using various therapeutic modalities
• Provide treatment planning using internal and external consultation as appropriate
• Ensure high quality assessment and treatment of clients
• Ensure adequate referral when needed
• Participate in regular staff meetings and contribute to in service activities
• Collaborate in the multi-disciplinary approach to service
• Meet professional standards according to the relevant professional code of ethics
• Accurately and fully maintain statistical reports and case records according to program and organizational standards
• Comprehensive individualized assessment and planning
• Consultation and co-ordination with the health care system

Hours of work are 37.50 per week. The normal workday is 8 hours, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• A competitive hourly wage ranging between $34.90 and $38.51 (5 step grid)
• Vacation of 4 weeks to start, 5 weeks at 5 years, 6 weeks at 10 years
• Paid personal, floater and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits program & HOOPP pension
• In house training for First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Safe Management, Applied Suicide Intervention Training
• Celebratory and camaraderie events
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• A university degree in a relevant program
• Experience working with clients with serious mental illness and/or addictions
• Minimum of three years recent and relevant experience in adult community mental health services (supportive housing, case management)
• Demonstrated ability to work well with peers, colleagues from other agencies, and with various consumer and stakeholder groups
• Training and experience related to concurrent disorders is an asset
• Sound judgement, particularly with respect to high risk or sensitive situations
• An understanding and appreciation of rural communities
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in assessment, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and counselling (including motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy)
• Familiarity with treatment principles and techniques that apply across the continuum of psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health services, including case management.
• Awareness of mental health services, resources and agencies within Grey/Bruce County
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of psychiatry, psycho-social rehabilitation, mental health policy, and DSM V
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Effective decision making and crisis intervention skills
• A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a reliable personal vehicle
• Minimum $2,000,000 third party liability vehicle insurance
• A satisfactory police record check including vulnerable sector screening

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter & resume to: recruiting@cmhagb.org

CMHA Grey Bruce is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all individuals and offer accommodations upon request during the recruitment and selection process. All applications are kept confidential and used solely for hiring purposes. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring practices. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected to interview are contacted. We strive to provide updates on candidacy status to employees and make an effort to respond to external inquiries as resources allow.

By Email: recruiting@cmhagb.org

At the CMHA Grey Bruce we cultivate hope, resilience and community for those who live with, and are impacted by, mental illness and/ or/ addiction. We are driven by our values of compassion, dignity, inclusivity, integrity and choice. We will create an inclusive community inspiring hope, choice and well-being for all.