CASE MANAGER POSITION:
Salmo Community Resources (SCRS) is seeking a Case Manager for our Adult Mental Health and Substance Use (AMHSU) program. The Case Manager is a permanent part-time clinical position working with a complex client population of persons living with chronic and persistent mental illnesses, personality disorders and/or substance use issues in Salmo and surrounding area. The successful clinician will assess clients, develop treatment plans, provide brief intervention planning, work with a clinical and psychiatric team, utilize community resources, facilitate groups, evaluate outcomes, and fulfill contract-reporting requirements. Familiarity with electronic medical records is essential. This position is currently funded for 21 hours/week.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Case Manager:
· Implements care/treatment plans utilizing appropriate internal and external supports. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgement in initial and ongoing assessment development.
· Provides assertive case management from a trauma-informed and culturally safe standpoint.
· Effectively teaches therapeutic interventions and provides psycho-education in a 1:1 or group setting. Facilitates therapeutic groups including relapse prevention groups. Provides counselling for individuals, families and groups.
· Provides crisis intervention and brief intervention planning when needed.
· Establishes and maintains clinical records in accordance with the funding body (Interior Health Authority).
· Communicates effectively with clients, families, and members of the SCRS and larger clinical team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
· Demonstrates capacity to effectively manage time and resources, establish priorities, organize work, and set objectives.
· Works as a team member within the SCRS clinical team and within Salmo to coordinate services for clients.
· Collaborates with other agencies throughout the region to deliver appropriate services for clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social/behavioural sciences is required. Relevant degrees can include, but are not limited to, BSW or MSW (Clinical Specialization or equivalent training/education), MA/M.Ed (Counselling Psychology),or Graduate of a recognized school of nursing with current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CBNBC) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPRNBC).
· Knowledge and skills in treating substance use and chronic mental health issues
· Minimum 3 years experience working with the target population
· Ability to assess, clinically evaluate, develop a treatment plan, utilize relevant resources in collaboration with the client/participant
· Competent with Meditech or other electronic medical record databases.
· Provides proof of vaccinations for Covid-19 when and as required by funder (Interior Health Authority).
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Ability and desire to work as part of a team in a small, multi-faceted agency.
THE AGENCY AND COMMUNITY:
In collaboration with the community, Salmo Community Resources Society is committed to developing and delivering a range of counselling, support, food security, and outreach services that help individuals and families in Salmo and area reach their desired potential. SCRS is in its 36th year of service and maintains robust relationships with community partners and members through its engaged staff and volunteer team.
Interior Health Authority funds the position; thus, the successful clinician will be expected to work collaboratively with the medical and psychiatric community.
SCRS acknowledges our respectfor and deep gratitude to the Indigenous people of the West Kootenay and Boundary regions: the Sinixt, the Syilx, the Ktunaxa, the Secwepemc, and the Metis peoples on whose traditional territories we are honoured to operate.
Closing date: November 29, 2024 or until position is filled. Start date: January 6, 2025 Please email cover letter, resume, and references to: [email protected]
Wage $45.04 and Benefits
We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.04 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- SALMO, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- counselling/case managing: 3 years (required)
- counselling: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-29
Expected start date: 2025-01-06
