Clinical Case Manager CCM (TFC) 26-100

Marymound; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymound is seeking a Clinical Case Manager to provide clinical case management for a treatment foster care caseload and to support foster care providers in implementing care plans. The role includes assessing referrals, recruiting homes, and delivering specialized foster parent training.

The position requires a post-secondary qualification in Social Work and at least four years of clinical experience with at-risk populations. Strong collaboration and crisis intervention skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Work or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ clinical and psychological work with at‑risk youth or vulnerable populations.
• Understanding of mental health, trauma and complex needs affecting children, youth and adults.
• Experience across agencies/systems for coordinated care in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Clinical knowledge of planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Home study assessments experience (S.A.F.E Home study is an asset).
• Crisis de-escalation, behaviour management and suicide intervention training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, supervises, and supports assigned foster homes; provide crisis support as needed.
• Educates and coaches foster care providers in therapeutic parenting and care plan implementation.
• Provides clinical assessment and monitors progress; refers to psychiatry/therapy as needed.
• Develops and evaluates program operations; ensures compliance with standards and policies.
• Recruits foster care placements through clinical assessments and home studies.
• Provides assessments of resources; supports and guides areas needing attention.
• Completes life promotion and suicide interventions as part of mental health work.
• Collaborates with agencies to advocate for best services for children, youth and families.
• Attends and chairs conferences for admissions, progress, and discharge reports.
• Maintains communications with placing agency and other stakeholders.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Work

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time, 80 Hours Bi-Weekly: Days

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. We are looking for individuals who will positively contribute to an inclusive, non-judgmental and fun environment. Marymounders are leaders who are confident, resilient and open to trying new things. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging yet rewarding and fulfilling career.

The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for clinical case management of a treatment foster care caseload, clinically supporting treatment foster care providers in their delivery of care plans while providing intensive therapeutic services involving children or adults residing in the home and natural family as appropriate. They oversee the screening of referrals to the program, assessing/developing/recruiting treatment foster homes, and delivery of specialized foster parent training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors, supervises, and supports assigned treatment foster homes through visits, ongoing conversations, recognizing performance successes and exploring improved performance goals, growth and development. May require support through crises.
• Educates and coaches foster care providers with therapeutic parenting and intervention skills, goal setting and provide direction on the implementation of treatment care plans.
• Provides clinical assessment, evaluation and monitoring of progress of the treatment care plan; presents referrals to psychiatry, psychology, therapy and/or education to facilitate actualization of the goals set
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates the operation of the program, ensuring compliance as per organizational and licensing requirements, policies and procedures, and best practices for client-centred care.
• Recruits foster care placements through clinical assessments, including inquiry interviews, screening appointments, and intensive clinical home studies.
• Provides thorough assessments of current foster care resources; monitors and provides support and constructive criticism on areas requiring attention;
• Compiles and submits respite and foster home Provincial Regulatory and Policy requirements for annual relicensing and follows up with licensing authorities as required.
• Completes clinical mental health assessments including Life Promotion Assessment and suicide interventions.
• Collaborates with Child and Family Services agencies, schools, clinical and medical services, the judicial system and other stakeholders to advocate for the best possible services for the child and youth in care, as well as their families.
• Attends and chairs conferences to complete formal reports for admission, progress, and discharge treatment.
• Maintains close communication with the placing agency and other collaterals to report on placement progress.
• Discloses pertinent information and formal documentation related to child allegations or ongoing concerns to the appropriate child welfare authority and supporting CFS agencies.
• Informs the Program Manager of unplanned absences, bed extensions, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assists in identifying support, both internal and external, to support the treatment plan, client and respite/support providers.
• Supports children, youth and adults with reunification plans with biological families, as required.
• Safely and effectively implements and demonstrates behaviour management and suicide intervention strategies to de-escalate crisis situations.
• Demonstrates an active commitment toward professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Work – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years’ clinical and psychological work experience providing social support to at-risk youth and/or other vulnerable populations from a trauma-informed perspective is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of mental health, trauma, and complex needs impacting children, youth and adults.
• Demonstrated experience and competence working across agencies/systems in the provision of coordinated care independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Clinical knowledge of planning, implementation and evaluation of client treatment plans.
• Experience and/or training in the completion of home study assessments (i.e., S.A.F.E Home study is an asset.
• Must be comfortable and competent in crisis de-escalation, behaviour management and suicide intervention.
• Comprehensive knowledge of services and resources available in the community.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth;
• Understanding of child welfare and Indigenous history in Canada and Manitoba and the intergenerational impact of trauma is an asset.
• Knowledge of policies, standards and legislation about the child welfare system is an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required; Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) considered an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be available to work on an on-call rotation in the evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office software.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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