Clinician, Brief Case Management

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services • Woodstock • 7h ago

Clinician, Brief Case Management (Tillsonburg) Direct Service - OPSEU Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted) Multi-site accountability; Tillsonburg, Ontario (Oxford Zone)

Application Deadline: November 5, 2025 - A Case Management Clinician works within a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to individuals presenting with persistent and severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, dual diagnoses and the accompanying barriers experienced, to improve one’s health and quality of life.

The Case Management Clinician assesses the person’s needs, strengths, and supports to co-develop goals and a customized recovery and support plan. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $30.01 per hour (Level 1 of the Direct Service, Regulated Professional Grid); Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $37.26 per hour When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits plan Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Adhere to the core values and policies of the organization Strong understanding of recovery principles and their application to people with mental illness and addiction Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders Protect and promote the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of our clients at all times Participate in the bio-psycho-social approach to patient care providing support using Motivational Interviewing Employ safe work practices at all times Maintain a professional manner at all times in the performance of duties Working knowledge of community resources Establish a therapeutic working relationship with clients supported Maintaining trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships Support Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) group programming as a lead/co-facilitator as per rotation; this includes engaging clients in both individual and group DBT offerings as well as team meetings/consultations while ensuring adherence to the DBT model and fostering a supportive skills-based therapeutic environment Work from a client centered, trauma informed lens

Direct Service (Assessment, Crisis Support, and Follow up): Manage a caseload of clients involved in the program Assess clients’ mental, physical and emotional functional abilities and needs and investigate presenting resources Engage in standardized screening and assessments Providing skill development, linkages, resources, information, counselling and advocacy Crisis prevention and intervention, and safety plan Provide psycho-education around meds and symptoms Collaboration with care providers Provide assistance with health-related appointments as per recovery plan and organization policy Deliver appropriate level of navigational support based on client capacity Monitor symptomology, medication, and activities of daily living to help improve individuals’ ability to function on a day to day basis and within the community Maximize client participation in programming and pro-social community activities; actively promote self-efficacy according to a Motivational Interviewing approach. This will also include activities such as early intervention, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, follow-up and recovery maintenance Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY: Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. 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 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications: RPN, RN, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript) Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Valid driver's licence for occasional transportation of clients Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: 3 years’ experience working in addictions or mental health Clinical work experience ideally in substance use treatment including intake services Demonstrated ability to work with clients who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street level sex work, poverty, homelessness, and trauma Extensive knowledge of community resources, service & support programs, and barriers clients face in accessing same Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies Computer literacy Ability to assess level of risk in regards to clients ASIST and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training First Aid & CPR Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address. Get your application in by – November 5, 2025: Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. 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.Resources@cmhatv.ca

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