Clinician, Brief Case Management / Senior Outreach and Recovery

Brief Case Management / Senior Outreach and Recovery (SOAR) Clinician Direct Service Regulated - (OPSEU)  Full-Time, Contract (Approximately 12 months)  This posting is the result of a current vacancy  Woodstock, Ontario (Oxford Zone) - Application Deadline : February 18, 2026 - The Case Management Clinician provides comprehensive mental health, and addictions support to adults and older adults (65+) within a multi-disciplinary team.

This split role combines general case management for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders, with specialized psychogeriatric care for seniors experiencing mental health challenges, dementia, and related conditions.

Working from a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented perspective, the clinician co-develops individualized recovery plans, delivers therapeutic interventions, and advocates for client rights while fostering community integration and harm reduction.

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 Grid) ;  Successful 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 bi-weekly; 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch What your benefits will be –  9% in lieu of benefits Your pension plan  –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)   HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE :   Adhere to organizational core values, policies, and professional standards.

Apply recovery principles and the bio-psychosocial model of care.

Promote client dignity, welfare, and rights at all times.

Maintain a professional, client-centered, trauma-informed approach.

Establish therapeutic relationships and collaborate with clients, families, and care providers.

Utilize Motivational Interviewing and evidence-based practices for mental health and addictions.

Maintain knowledge of community resources and facilitate linkages.

Direct Service (Assessment, Crisis Support, and Follow-up)   Manage a caseload of adults and seniors with complex mental health needs.

Conduct standardized screenings, assessments, and care planning.

Engage in collaborative care models with community partners (attend hospital rounds, psychiatry, consultations etc) Provide individual and group interventions, including facilitation and psychosocial programming.

Deliver psychoeducation on medications, symptoms, and coping strategies.

Support skill development, resource navigation, counseling, and advocacy.

Implement crisis prevention, intervention, and safety planning.

Monitor symptomology, medication adherence, and daily functioning.

For seniors : provide psychogeriatric consultation, dementia care interventions, and support for care partners.

Utilize frameworks such as P.I.E.C.E.S and conduct MoCA assessments.

Employ hybrid service delivery (in-person, phone, video conferencing).

Act as liaison among clients, families, and multidisciplinary providers.

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, or Bachelors / Master’s in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or a 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 and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to transport clients   We prefer the following qualifications : Several years working with individuals with serious mental illness and addiction.

Community-based service experience and knowledge of local support networks.

Crisis intervention and resolution skills.

Experience with ABI, developmental disabilities, and seniors’ mental health.

Familiarity with P.I.E.C.E.S framework and MoCA assessments.

Experience facilitating therapeutic groups Psycho-social rehabilitation principles.

Pharmaceuticals used in mental health treatment.

Regional mental health and social service networks.

Legal system and seniors-specific care considerations.

Strong assessment, planning, and organizational abilities.

Crisis management and intervention skills.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Computer proficiency and documentation accuracy 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 – February 18, 2026 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 Powered by JazzHR