TFT - Registered Nurse, Case Manager, Early Intervention

Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor Essex County•Windsor, ON

2d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Operations Manager, this temporary position (until March 31, 2027) provides comprehensive community treatment, rehabilitation, and support to seriously mentally ill individuals in Windsor-Essex County. The role involves professional case management services within a client-directed clinical/rehabilitation model, offering functions such as assertive outreach, assessments, building therapeutic relationships, developing support plans, client and systems advocacy, symptom management, supportive counseling, family support, and crisis intervention.

Requirements

Completion of University degree (B.Sc.N) in Nursing.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
Two years recent relevant clinical experience working with vulnerable individuals particularly those with mental illness or related diagnosis.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and treatments.
Comprehensive knowledge of functions and principles of case management.
Thorough knowledge of psychotropic and other mental health related medications.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant mental health and nursing policy, legislation, and regulation.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of community resources.
A valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle and proof of current insurance and licensing are required for this position.
Authorized to work in Canada.
Satisfactory police vulnerable sector check is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive assessments of the mental health care and basic needs of individuals seeking treatment or support at CMHA-WECB Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (EI Program).
Screens referred individuals to determine eligibility for the EI Program.
Redirects referrals when more appropriate services within the community are required after reviewing referral and/or assessments.
Completes regular assessments of client’s mental health and wellness and communicates assessment results with client, natural supports, and other team members when needed.
Provides Clinical Intervention to support client needs.
Develops goal-focused support/care plans based on assessment with client and other supports as appropriate, including family members and/or other natural supports, service providers when available.
Assists client in determining priorities for goals and interventions.
Outlines interventions and activities to be carried out.
Coordinates involvement of other agency/program staff and outside resources, working toward the best interest of the client using excellent collaborative and time management skills.
Ensures that interventions address the outcomes or goals as derived from the clients’ plan of care, in participation with the client and their supports.
Ensures each client has a crisis plan on file.
Provides nursing clinical consultation to other team members and community support workers particularly regarding medications, side effects, and medical conditions.
Incorporates health promotion and determinants of health into care plan goals and interventions.
Ensures a minimum workload of direct client intervention as negotiated with the immediate supervisor.
Ensures objectives of program are met.
Provides psychosocial rehabilitation, counseling, and therapeutic support to clients in achieving goals, particularly in the areas of mental health, physical health and wellness, basic life skills, social interactions, family relationships, coping with mental illness, medication education and adherence, vocational skills development, monitoring progress, and carrying out interventions and support.
Follows college and agency guidelines when taking, recording, and administering orders.
Participates in the evaluation of program goals and objectives making recommendations on changes to current program activities for improved service delivery.
Ensures all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner.
Ensures all client contact is recorded appropriately.
Ensures that monthly, annual, and other required reporting documentation are completed.
Develops educational programs relevant to client group.
Organizes and conducts skill training, education, or support groups for clients at varied locations.
Obtains and develops resources for delivery of services.
Evaluates effectiveness of activities and sessions.
Participates in public education services.
Participates in the delivery of educational presentations dealing with mental health, mental illness, and agency services.
Participates in the evaluation of educational sessions.
Participates in the development of resource materials for educational presentations and groups.
Plans and participates in special events and activities for agency public education campaigns such as Mental Health Week and Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Assists clients in accessing and obtaining other community resources where needed and appropriate, and advocates with and for clients to ensure adequate resources are available.
Advocates within the system to develop or improve essential services and resources for individuals with serious mental illness where resources do not exist or are inadequate.
Ensures clients have information related to rights under the Mental Health Act and other related legislation, when needed.
Ensures client has awareness and understanding of rights relating to services and confidentiality.
Under authorization of a psychiatrist or physician, receives medication orders, administers medications, including injectable medications, where appropriate.
Adheres to standards as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and agency Policy and Procedures.
Follows agency procedures and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards regarding documentation of medication orders, medication administration, and reporting of errors.
Conducts ongoing assessment and observation for effects and side effects to the prescribed medication.
Acts, with client’s consent, as liaison with client’s psychiatrist/physician.
Effectively communicates assessments and concerns regularly with team members and psychiatrists/physicians and collaborates to establish interventions and supports based on client needs and goals.
Routinely assesses client’s health for potential problems.
Develops and implements a care plan and interventions with the client and their supports to address the concern.
Assesses needs and values of family where family involvement has been indicated in order to support, link, educate, and advocate for family as needed.
Ensures family members are aware of available community resources that provide services and support.
Refers family members to an appropriate alternative service where conflicts arise between the wishes of clients and family members.
Represents the agency with groups concerned with the client population and serves on various community committees on behalf of the Branch.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation, the College of Nurses, as well as the programs and services of local social agencies, government departments, institutions, and other groups concerned with the client population.