Community Case Manager – Mental Health & Addictions

Rise People, Inc.; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA Algoma is seeking a Case Manager to deliver community-based case management for individuals with mental illness and/or addictions, helping connect them to resources to improve wellbeing.

You will assess needs, plan for crises, and coordinate services, meeting clients in their environments with compassion and adherence to agency policies and applicable regulations. Bilingual English/French preferred.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a Human Services related field.
• Current registration with OCSWSSW or a regulated body under the Regulated Health Professions Act, if eligible.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR, mandatory.
• Certification in ASIST (or willing to obtain on own within 3 months).
• Minimum three years experience in the fields of mental health and addictions with an emphasis in community-based services.
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Experience in the criminal justice system and knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Delivers case management services for individuals with serious mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders as well as their significant others.
• Specific areas of support may include the following based on individual needs: housing/home maintenance, food security, self-care, physical health, harm reduction, diagnosis and treatment, financial, transportation, legal, and varying daytime activities.

Skills

Partnership with clients

Mental health & addictions knowledge

Screening & assessment tools

Community resources knowledge

Recovery principles

Initiative & dependability

Diplomacy & advocacy

Clinical judgment

Organizational & time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent & team work

Computer literacy

Self-care & work-life balance

Problem-solving & decision-making

Education

University degree in Human Services related field

OCSWSSW registration or regulated body eligibility

First Aid/CPR certification

ASIST certification (or willing to obtain within 3 months)

Job description

CMHA Algoma is seeking a Case Manager to deliver community-based case management for individuals with mental illness and/or addictions, helping connect them to resources to improve wellbeing.

You will assess needs, plan for crises, and coordinate services, meeting clients in their environments with compassion and adherence to agency policies and applicable regulations. Bilingual English/French preferred.