Transitional Case Manager, Oxford Direct Service - (OPSEU) Full-Time, Contract (Approximately 12 months) We believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity, autonomy and independence in our community.

Our Case Management

Program embodies this belief by supporting individuals experiencing mental illness or addictions to live as independently as possible, while working collaboratively with a Transitional Case Manager to build their support systems. As a Transitional Case Manager, you’ll also focus on assisting clients with connecting to their community and teaching life skills to help them to achieve their recovery goals. Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated): # Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Your pension plan

Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Assist with short term crisis management by providing an urgent/emergent response to individuals in need of case management supports Engage with clients on a short-term basis to support their immediate needs Determine the impact of psychiatric symptoms on functioning Identify risk factors related to client and staff safety as well as relapse Assess barriers to successful community living (e.g. treatment options, transportation, finances, etc.) Individualized Goal Setting and Rehabilitation Planning -- Utilizing the information obtained through the assessment process and in collaboration with the client: Assist the client to identify their personal goals and preferences and utilize standardized tool (GAIN, OCAN, etc.) Build on the client’s personal strengths, abilities and resources Help clients work towards their vision of a positive personal future Help clients identify practical strategies for achieving their vision Ensure issues related to transportation are addressed,



incorporated into the rehab plan and are consistent with organizational policies and practices Establish an intervention plan which includes expectations and responsibilities of the client, Case Manager, other supports (e.g. family) and resources, as well as the frequency and nature of interventions Implementation of Rehabilitation Plan -- Based on identified goals and intervention strategies: Provide individual skill teaching and/or support the client to obtain the necessary skills training from other sources Provide needed information and education about mental illness, coping skills, services, resources, self-help and consumer initiatives/supports Utilize basic communication and intervention skills, supported by empirical validity, practice guidelines and relevant standards of care for different interventions Encourage and facilitate personal growth and development towards rehabilitation and recovery Build on client’s personal strengths and adjust interventions based on individual response Assist the client to identify and connect with personal/natural supports Meet with the client regularly to work on specific goals until other permanent supports are in place Have knowledge about community resources relevant to clients, including other mental health services, entitlement and benefit programs, (e.g. ODSP, Ontario Works, London Housing, etc.) Identify, develop and maintain positive links with a wide range of community resources Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and its place within the mental health care system Assist in building positive working relationships across the service system Participate in public education and advocacy Have knowledge of range of crisis prevention and intervention approaches including: crisis prevention strategies,



crisis planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, relapse prevention strategies, crisis services and hospital services Conduct ongoing assessments of client’s progress towards recovery and the need for ongoing intensive case management If intensive case management is no longer required, ensure a discharge plan has been developed with the client and other relevant stakeholders Provide outreach support (cold-calls phone/walk-ins) to clients who need more information about mental health services Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. Diploma or degree in a health, social service or a relateddiscipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript) Access to a vehicle for personal transportation Transportation of clients in personal vehicle required; Excellent knowledge of community resources in the Thames Valley region Knowledge/experience working within the criminal justice system Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Legal Notifications: For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes #

📌 Transitional Case Manager, Oxford (Ontario)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 Ontario