NEW* Case Worker {OPSEU MH-26-115}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Case Worker within the Nipissing Crisis Intervention team to support individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will promote safety, recovery, and a smooth transition to longer-term supports.

You will conduct community/home visits, coordinate with supports and community partners, and apply psychosocial rehabilitation, motivational interviewing, and CBT-informed approaches to care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma/degree in health or social sciences.
• Recent 2–3 years experience in addictions/mental health.
• Recent 1–2 years experience in community mental health and addictions.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate (within last 12 months).
• GPA certificate an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals, supports, and community partners to ensure safety and promote recovery; enable a smooth transition to longer-term supports.
• Conduct community/home visits to support transitions and stabilization after hospitalization and connect to community supports.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care and uphold the organization’s CARE values.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Advocacy

Community resources navigation

Motivational interviewing

CBT-informed techniques

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Two-year diploma or degree in health/social sciences

Job description

Department: Nipissing Crisis Intervention

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Community Withdrawal Management Services (CWMS) and Safe Beds (Mental Health & Justice Beds and Crisis Beds) unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing withdrawal management, crisis stabilization, and short-term support for individuals experiencing substance use concerns, mental health crises, and/or addictions crises. While working within a multidisciplinary team,the Case Worker works collaboratively with the individual, their natural supports, and community partners to ensure safety, promote recovery, and enable a smooth transition to longer-term supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Must have minimum two year diploma or degree in the health/social sciences required
• Recent 2-3 year experience working in the field of Addictions and Mental Health required
• Recent 1-2 year experience working in Community Mental Health and Addictions required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Best Practices in mental health and addictions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation (including assessment, treatment and rehabilitation)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing recovery informed approaches including motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informed techniques
• Previous experience using different evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Advanced knowledge of community resources and service systems that support individuals with serious mental illness and concurrent disorders
• Advanced skills in case management, system navigation and advocacy to support individuals in accessing resources and services
• Conduct community/home visits to support with transitions and stabilization after hospitalization and optimize recovery while being connected to other community supports
• Exemplifies our organization’s C.A.R.E. values
• Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care Practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner
• Participation in ongoing clinical education for professional growth
• Ability to provide a safe and non-threatening environment to clients
• Excellent crisis intervention assessment and problem solving skills
• Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel within the catchment area
• Access to a safe and reliable vehicle with sufficient insurance ($2,000,000) to allow for work-related use
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good attendance and work record required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Must demonstrate good attendance and work record
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER