Co-Occurring Disorders (CODI) Case Manager

Belgian-Alliance Credit Union; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a full-time mental health professional to provide clinical counselling and case management services for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and coordinating care with other service providers. Join us to support community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Licensure / Registration as per professional designation required.
• Valid driver's license and access to use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide assertive clinical counselling interventions and case management services.
• Conduct expert assessments of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Consult with other service providers to assist with treatment planning.

Skills

Project Portfolio Management

Motivational Interviewing

HIPAA

Computer Skills

Intake Experience

Lean Six Sigma

Conflict Management

Case Management

Team Management

Program Development

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Bachelor degree in a relevant human services / health field

Job description

Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

The Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions program provides a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health, social service, and community sectors the program strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities and the impact of mental health and addiction problems, and to work towards sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.

To provide assertive long term flexible clinical counselling interventions and case management services to adults with severe and/or persistent mental illness co-occurring with substance use disorders. To provide expert assessment of mental health and substance use disorders and to consult with other service providers across the system including primary care physicians and clinicians from other agencies to assist them with treatment planning for their clients. The focus of assessments, interventions, and consultations is rehabilitative; in addition to rehabilitative services the incumbent will work to provide and coordinate a range of services including: specialized mental health and addictions treatment; crisis response service; general health, housing, income support, protection and advocacy; client outreach services; and general support to family, peer, and community networks. As part of a clinical/academic program, collection of clinical data to support outcomes-based research is a key function. The case manager will be required to function as an autonomous mental health expert within the team setting.

Experience

• 4 years of relevant work experience.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Bachelor degree in a relevant human services / health field (e.g., BSW, BSc MH, BSc BN, OT, RPN, RN). Clinical Master’s degree preferred.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Licensure / Registration as per professional designation required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to use of a vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Interest in working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a community care setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team serving a population with serious and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends, and neighbors please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the Apply icon below to upload their cover letter, resume, and copy of licenses / certification.

Requirements & Additional Information

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Project Portfolio Management
• Motivational Interviewing
• HIPAA
• Computer Skills
• Intake Experience
• Lean Six Sigma
• Conflict Management
• Case Management
• Team Management
• Program Development
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1