Registered Nurse, Case Manager – Early Intervention

Role Overview

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of the mental health care and basic needs of individuals seeking treatment or support at CMHA-WECB Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (EI Program)
• Screening referred individuals to determine eligibility for the EI Program
• Redirecting referrals when more appropriate services within the community are required after reviewing referral and /or assessments
• Completes regular assessments of client’s mental health and wellness and communicates assessment results with client, natural supports and other team members when needed
• Using high level of nursing knowledge, critical thinking skills, sensitivity and good judgment when assessing clients and circumstances for the purpose of treatment and support
• Provides Clinical Intervention to support client needs
• Developing goal focused support/care plans based on assessment with client and other supports as appropriate
• Assisting client in determining priorities for goals and interventions
• Outlining interventions and activities to be carried out
• Coordinating involvement of other agency/program staff and outside resources
• Ensuring that interventions address the outcomes or goals as derived from the clients’ plan of care
• Ensuring each client has a crisis plan on file
• Provides nursing clinical consultation to other team members and community support workers particularly regarding medications, side effects and medical condition
• Incorporates health promotion and determinants of health into care plan goals and interventions
• Ensures a minimum workload of direct client intervention as negotiated with the immediate supervisor
• Ensures objectives of program are met
• Providing psychosocial rehabilitation, counseling and therapeutic support to client in achieving goals
• Uses critical thinking, good judgment and can be relied upon when problems or crises arise
• Follows college and agency guidelines when taking, recording and administering orders
• Participates in the evaluation of program goals and objectives making recommendations on changes to current program activities for improved service delivery
• Ensures all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner

Requirements

• Requires knowledge and skills acquired through completion of University degree. (B.Sc.N) in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Two years recent relevant clinical experience working with vulnerable individuals particularly those with mental illness or related diagnosis
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and treatments; comprehensive knowledge of functions and principles of case management; thorough knowledge of psychotropic and other mental health related medications; up to date knowledge of relevant mental health and nursing policy, legislation and regulation; effective written and oral communication skills; knowledge of community resources.
• Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level is considered an asset
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle and proof of current insurance and licensing are required for this position.

Benefits

• Applicable shift premiums are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement