Case Manager - COAST (Contract) (22-26)

Canadian Mental Health Association•Armour, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) provides intensive case management and assertive community treatment for people with serious mental illness. The Case Manager with the COAST team is responsible for carrying out case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and treatment for individuals living with mental illness. This team member has clinical skills and experiences to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services with clients with severe and persistent mental illness under the clinical supervision of the team leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position. Equivalency may be considered for a combination of educational experiences.
Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college
One year of experience working with persons diagnosed with mental illness and/or developmental disability and/or substance use issues preferred
Experience in providing supportive counselling
Experience in providing case management
Experience in providing crisis intervention
Ability to manage internal and external relationships
Possess and demonstrate empathy and compassion
Awareness of emotional intelligence
Conflict resolution skills
Understanding of the feelings, ideas and beliefs of others
Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act
Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education is a requirement
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and in writing
Tolerance of and ability to handle a heavy workload and competing demands and high risk situations
Ability to use and learn new technology (computers, software programs, phones, printer/scanners, alarm/security systems etc.)
Hold a valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license
Have a reliable means of transportation
Appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage
Willingness to work days/evenings (including weekends and statutory holidays)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Carrying out case management
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Crisis intervention
Treatment for individuals living with mental illness
Assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services with clients with severe and persistent mental illness under the clinical supervision of the team leader.