Short Term Case Manager

 

Job Title: Short Term Case Manager (1 year contract)
Program: Community Access Services (CAS)
Reports to: Team Lead, CAS

 

 

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of a high performance, multi-service team acting as first point of
contact to individuals, providing case management services and managing an assigned caseload of
mental health clients

• Conducts comprehensive assessments including OCAN, Gains and Falls Assessments, follow up with
referral sources and recommend services and links to community resources

• Provide support services to clients, up to two or three months in duration, and determines
whether long-term services are required

• Reviews clients’ in-take and assessment information and presents to CAS Intake Committee
outlining goals that address clients’ needs for long-term stability and growth

• Works with clients in one-on-one and/or case management readiness group looking at coping
strategies and educating about community resources

• Advocates, assist clients to navigate the Mental Health System and link to services

• Provides support services to clients assisting with scheduled appointments, arranging
transportation to appointments, as necessary

• Provides assistance to clients establishing peer and family support networks

• Consults and collaborates with community resources and service providers ensuring clients obtain
the most appropriate services and receive continuity in their care

• Documents client contacts, creates daily logs, summaries and other reports in a timely manner, as
outlined in the CMHA policies and procedures

• Provides on-call services to clients and acts as back up coverage to staff, as required

Requirements

• Post-secondary education (i.e. mental health, social sciences or human services) and a minimum of
three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Sound knowledge the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, social service benefits and
related legislation in Ontario

• Ability to develop and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship with clients

• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

• Excellent problem solving skills to weigh all factors when assessing clients

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

• Ability to organize and present information

• Ability to minimize risks adhering to established policies and procedures

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), as well as the internet

Application Procedure
1. Forward cover letter and resume to: recruitment@cmhadurham.org
2. Deadline for applications is July 11, 2016

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