Case Worker - (219846)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Comox Valley is seeking a Case Worker to provide primary therapeutic and case management services for clients in hospital and community settings. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support quality care. Candidates should possess a degree in a mental health discipline and two years of related experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline.
• Eligibility for licensing or registration in a professional association related to mental health care is necessary.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and case management services to clients.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to deliver care aligning with care plans.
• Engage families as appropriate in the care process.

Skills

Clinical understanding of affective disorders

Ability to work in an outreach case management modality

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to communicate effectively

Organizational skills to meet deadlines

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline

Eligibility for licensing in a professional association

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the administrative direction of the Coordinator, and as part of the therapeutic team under the Clinical Director, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.

Responsibilities

The Case Worker collaborates with the clinical team to deliver care that aligns with care plans, supports clients in hospital, residential, or community settings, and engages families as appropriate. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic and case management services to assigned clients and acting within an outreach and multidisciplinary framework.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Requires a baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline, and eligibility for licensing or registration in a professional association related to mental health care, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive biopsychosocial model of care.
• Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts, including patients/clients, families, VIHA Staff, physicians, psychiatrists, community and public agencies.
• Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4462.pdf