Case Manager - Early Psychosis Intervention / LYNX

Overview

The Early Psychosis Intervention (E.P.I.) program delivers public education, assessment, and treatment services for individuals experiencing the early stages of psychosis, and their families. The Case Manager (C.M.) is an experienced mental health clinician and an integral member of an interprofessional team. The C.M. works collaboratively with all E.P.I. team members including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Peer Support Workers, Family Education Support Workers, and the Public Educator.

The C.M. is responsible for overall care coordination and provision of direct mental health interventions for youth experiencing first episode of psychosis. Case Management services include assertive outreach, screening and assessment, service planning and evaluation, consultation with other service providers, crisis intervention, and mental health intervention to support stabilization and eventual recovery. Working from recovery and empowerment oriented philosophies, with a person-in-the-environment approach, the C.M. assists clients to improve the quality of their lives through community based, client-centered services that support independent living and reintegration to their communities.

The C.M. also provides consultation / education services to families, caregivers, community professionals, and the broader community on Early Psychosis Intervention.

Location & Status

Location : Cobourg

Status : Full-Time Temporary (12 months)

Posting# : CM-EPI-COB-FTT-10-25

Wage & Application Details

Wage : $29.70 to $31.13 per hour

Application Deadline : 12 : 00 noon on November 11, 2025

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Supports

• Provide assertive outreach and rapid response to youth who may be experiencing psychosis, completing initial intake screening and assessments
• Follow-up with referral sources, including youth and their families, to make appropriate recommendations for youth who may not be eligible for E.P.I. services
• In collaboration with client, family and the interprofessional team, develop a recovery-oriented treatment plan
• Provide clinical case management for individuals experiencing symptoms of first episode psychosis, and their families
• In collaboration with youth and the treatment team, continually monitor and evaluate the experience of meaningful recovery, improved quality of life, and achievement of goals, and make changes to the treatment plan as necessary
• Provide crisis intervention and promote stabilization
• Provide best practice mental health interventions for psychosis, including individual, group and family counselling approaches, and social / vocational / educational rehabilitation support
• Develop and facilitate psychosocial and recreational group programming for clients
• Advocate at the person’s request for needed services and supports
• Integrate psychosocial rehabilitation principles, promoting skills training and social integration
• Work in tandem with Family Education Support Workers, ensuring that clients’ families are connected to appropriate support
• 2. Documentation

2. Documentation

3. Other Activities

4. Performance Management and Professional Development

5. Health and Safety – Worker Responsibilities

6. Client Safety

Adhere to C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control and prevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines of communication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate.

7. Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements of the Position

A. Education and Training

We recognize that mandatory training before hire is an asset, however, successful completion of the training applicable to this role shall be requirements for continued employment in this position :

Assets with regard to this position :

B. Related and Relevant Experience

Mandatory experience

Preferred experience

C. Competencies

Refer to C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R Competency Matrix

D. Other

Other Considerations

Working Conditions

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