Mental Health Case Management Worker

Summary:

The Mental Health Case Management Worker will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally grounded, holistic mental health support to community members of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. This role focuses on helping clients access the mental health care, assessments, and resources they need; while ensuring they receive coordinated, compassionate, and culturally safe support with healing and wellness rooted in Anishinaabe values, teachings and cultural practices. Services focus on client and family centred mental health with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.

General Description of Duties:

•  Mental Health Assessment & Client Support; provide clients with full support during any health or mental health assessment   
• Care Planning & Coordination; Facilitate access to mental health services such as counseling, therapy, psychological or psychiatric assessments, and community wellness programs.   
• Collaboration & Community Partnership; Follow all community policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and applicable legislation. Participate in community events and health initiatives as required. Work alongside First response, police and social services. 
•    Cultural Safety & Community Values; Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, humility and an understanding of Anishinaabe history, teachings and community wellness approaches. Incorporate traditional healing, Elders' guidance, and cultural support where appropriate and requested. 

Qualifications and Skills:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management, mental health services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, substance use treatment models, and mental health/addiction services

· Familiarity with mental health systems, community-based crisis response services, and the Ontario Mental Health Act

· Proficiency in Microsoft office

· Experience using databases for case management and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

· CPR & First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)

· Non-Violent crisis Intervention (NVCI)

· Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to use for business purposes

· Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable