INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Open Until December 24th, 2024 at 12:00pm

BSAANIBAMAADSIWIN CRISIS CASE MANAGER WITH MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM

Job Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE, 35 hours per week

Base office: Parry Sound

Competition: 99-24

Purpose of the Position:

This critical role calls for a seasoned mental health professional dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical services to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities within the Muskoka and Parry Sound districts. As a key member of our Crisis/Intake Clinical Team, the incumbent will ensure the provision of high-quality assessment, intake, and triage services.

Responsibilities extend beyond traditional office hours, encompassing telephone-based support, mobile outreach response, and in-person interactions. The clinician is also required to manage referrals efficiently and provide immediate and accessible information to consumers accessing our program. This role involves active participation in a 24/7 on-call service, ensuring continuous support for those in need. The Case Manager will work in partnership with the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) and with OPP.

Education and Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications include clinical degree (Bachelors or higher) in Psychology or Social Work and/or are a Registered Nurse or, equivalent.
• Practical experience and knowledge of serious mental illnesses, usually gained by at least one (1) year of working with this population is also required. Clinical experience with mental health issues is also preferred.
• Indigenous culture education and awareness is an asset.
• Ability to be sensitive to and be seen to be sensitive to Indigenous history and its impact on the current health status of the consumers and the communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical case management principles, techniques and their application to specific casework, in particular regarding crisis intervention, is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of agency services and community programs/resources.
• Knowledge of mental illness and issues related to severe mental illnesses, including their impact upon social, living, learning and earning aspects.
• Ability to provide effective clinical assessment and service during day-to-day interactions with consumers, staff, and volunteers through consultation, modelling, and demonstration of effective service standards and agency philosophy. .
• Ability to assist in decision making regarding consumer need and triage in a clinical team setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team in a rural setting.
• A willingness to serve consumers within the communities of the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook Calendaring and consumer information systems.
• A valid Ontario G or G2 drivers license and a safe reliable means of transportation.
• A willingness to work shifts (including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays).
• Bilingual in French is an asset.
• Indigenous language fluency is an asset

Major Responsibilities:

• Being readily available at our Parry Sound location to accommodate walk-in self-referrals and manage crisis situations promptly and professionally.
• Respond to emergency departments in the area, conducting crisis assessments as needed.
• A majority of your shifts will involve acting as the shift manager for the B'saanibamaadsiwin team, receiving and managing referral and crisis calls as required.
• Implement recommendations from the Indigenous Opioid strategy for the region.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with key stakeholders in each First Nations community and externally as dictated by the needs of the program.
• Provide assessments and referrals for individuals and families in collaboration with community workers as agreed upon by consumers.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call crisis service and assist with the agencys implementation of the 24/7/365 crisis service.
• Participate in community education and community development activities as required.

Salary scale: $29.26 to $38.32 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits include: Comprehensive health and dental benefit package. Participation in a Registered Retirement Plan through HOOPP

You are invited to submit your application quoting competition #99-24 by 12:00 p.m. on December 24th, 2024to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone: (705) 645-2262 Online: CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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