CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

Marymound Posted: November 2, 2023
Expires: December 2, 2023
Location
442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4, Winnipeg, Canada
Application Procedure
Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form
Contact Name
Human Resources
Phone Number
2046793181

Description

CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
Competition # CCM 23-051

Treatment Foster Care Thompson MB Permanent Full time, 80 hours bi-weekly; days

Marymound is a non-profit organization offering programming and services to children, youth and families in Manitoba using a
strength-based and trauma-informed approach. We believe in finding the good in every young person who walks through our doors. Marymound is guided by its core values: Courage, Collaboration, Respect, Compassion and Spirituality.

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. We are looking for individuals who will positively contribute to an inclusive, non-judgmental and fun environment. Marymounders are leaders who are confident, resilient and open to trying new things. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, yet rewarding and fulfilling career.

The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for clinical case management of a treatment foster care caseload, clinically supporting treatment foster care providers in their delivery of care plans while providing intense therapeutic services involving children or adult(s) residing in the home and natural family as appropriate. They oversee the screening of referrals to the program, assessing/developing/recruiting treatment foster homes, and delivery of specialized foster parent training. This position is in Thompson MB.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

  • Monitors, supervises and supports assigned treatment foster homes through visits, ongoing conversations recognizing
    performance successes and explore improved performance goals, growth and development. May require support through crises;
  • Educates and coaches foster care provider with therapeutic parenting and intervention skills, goal setting and provide
    direction on the implementation of treatment care plans;
  • Provides clinical assessment, evaluation and monitoring of progress of the treatment care plan, present referrals to psychiatry, psychology, therapy and/or education to facilitate actualization of the goals set
  • Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates the operation of the program, ensuring compliance as per organizational and licensing requirements, policies and procedures, and best practices for client-centered care
  • Recruits foster care placements through clinical assessments; including inquiry interviews, screening appointments, and intensive clinical home studies;
  • Provides thorough assessments of current foster care resources; monitor and provide support and constructive criticism on areas requiring attention;
  • Compiles and submits respite and foster home Provincial Regulatory and Policy requirements for annual relicensing, follow up with licensing authorities as required;
  • Completes clinical mental health assessments including Life Promotion Assessment and suicide interventions;
  • Collaborates with Child and Family Services agencies, schools, clinical and medical services, the judicial system and other stakeholders, to advocate the best possible services for the child and youth in care, as well as their families;
  • Attends and chairs conferences to complete formal reports for admission, progress, and discharge treatment;
  • Maintains close communication with the placing agency and other collaterals to report on placement progress;
  • Discloses pertinent information and formal documentation related to child allegations or ongoing concerns to the appropriate child welfare authority and supporting CFS agencies;
  • Informs the Program Manager of unplanned absences, bed extensions, admissions, discharges, and transfers;
  • Assists in identifying supports, both internal and external, to support treatment plan, client and respite/support providers;
  • Support children, youth and adults with reunification plan with biological family, as required;
  • Safely and effectively implements and demonstrates behaviour management and suicide intervention strategies to de-escalate crisis situations.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree in Social Work is preferred – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be
    considered;
  • Minimum of 4 years clinical and psychological work experience providing social support to at-risk youth and/or other vulnerable populations from a trauma-informed perspective is required;
  • Valid First Aid/CPR is required; Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) considered an asset;
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and satisfactory driver’s abstract;
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks;
  • Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks;
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health, trauma, and complex needs impacting children, youth and adults;
  • Demonstrated experience and competence working across agencies/systems in the provision of coordinated care
    independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
  • Clinical knowledge of planning, implementation and evaluation of client treatment plans;
  • Experience and/or training in the completion of home study assessments (i.e., S.A.F.E Homestudy is an asset;
  • Must be comfortable and competent in crisis de-escalation, behaviour management and suicide intervention;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of services and resources available in the community;
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth;
  • Understanding of child welfare and Indigenous history in Canada and Manitoba and the intergenerational impact of trauma an asset;
  • Knowledge of policies, standards and legislation pertaining to the child welfare system an asset;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills;
  • Must be available to work an on-call rotation on evenings, weekends and holidays;
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office software

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment opportunities are advertised on our website at www.marymound.com

Marymound offers: competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and pension package for qualified positions, opportunities for growth and advancement, professional development opportunities, wellness programming, fun events including a yearly staff retreat and staff BBQ’s, access to Elders and Indigenous Cultural Services and much more!

Salary Range: A9 Scale $26.08-31.73
Internal Applicants: Submit ‘Internal Application Form’ with cover letter and current resume

External Applicants: Submit a cover letter and résumé quoting bulletin # to:
Competition No. CCM 23-051
Human Resources
442 Scotia Street
Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4

Or e-mail: careers@marymound.com
Or online at https://marymound.com/career-opportunities