In-City/Whitesand Adult Mental Health Case Manager

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care•Thunder Bay, ON

72d•CA$32 - CA$40•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the In-City Adult Mental Health Case Manager is responsible for the continuous implementation of the case management system. This includes ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current development, treatment, and psycho-social needs of adults in care are met by participating in the provision of assessment and counselling. Priority is given to clients who may be high risk and have complex needs that are multidisciplinary in nature, i.e. clients who are at risk of being hospitalized. Liaison and bridging of mental health and addictions services between the in-patient hospitals based programs, residential services and the services in the community are a priority. The primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of case management and counselling services for adults that is consistent with the philosophy, policies and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. The In-City/Whitesand Adult Mental Health Case Manager will be responsible for the implementation of integrated services delivery from the point of intake to discharge for all assigned adults receiving services.

Requirements

A minimum requirement of a HBSW or related degree complemented by significant experience and demonstrated skill in related work will be considered.
Extensive experience, training and knowledge of Anishinabek culture and language.
A minimum of three (3) years case management experience with adults.
Experience in developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships with Anishinabek people and service workers.
Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
Satisfactory Criminal Records Search, including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
Work flexible hours according to the needs of clients.
May have some travel to the First Nations communities in and around the District of Thunder Bay.
Work in the homes and locations familiar to families.
Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.
Carry satisfactory liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

A MSW is preferred.

Responsibilities

Continuous implementation of the case management system.
Ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files.
Regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases.
Evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes.
Ensuring the current development, treatment, and psycho-social needs of adults in care are met by participating in the provision of assessment and counselling.
Liaison and bridging of mental health and addictions services between in-patient hospitals, residential services, and community services.
Provision of case management and counselling services for adults consistent with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care's philosophy, policies, and standards.
Implementation of integrated services delivery from intake to discharge for all assigned adults receiving services.