Case Manager, Centre Psychological Health

Position Details

Position Title:

Case Manager, Centre for Psychological Health
Department/Unit:
Psychology and Neuroscience

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number: S051-26
Employee Group: DPMG
Position Type:
Term
Duration of

Contract:

3 years

Employment Type:

Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0
Salary: $54,222 - $72,426 per annum
Classification: ADM-04

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Dalhousie University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program, within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science, is based on a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to give our graduates a thorough grounding in science, research and clinical practice. Reporting to the Clinic Co-Directors, the Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to Clinic clients, taking the lead in managing client support and coordinating the involvement of other professions and partners as part of a collaborative case management model.

• Participate in community development and social action projects, making linkages between individual struggles and the larger structures impacting clients, and work toward addressing them with the Clinic team.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to clients including intake assessment, case planning, case conferencing within the clinic and outside agencies, outreach, advocacy, supportive counselling, and facilitating referrals.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and collaborate on cases with other disciplines providing client care (through various partnerships). Assist the Clinic Directors with student orientation and training as required.
• Connect clients and families with resources and supports in the community. Provide follow up with clients and referral agencies as appropriate and complete comprehensive record keeping.
• Offer social work services within an anti-oppressive framework using trauma-informed, low-barrier and harm-reduction approaches.
• Ensure proper documentation, file management and confidentiality is maintained. Participate in Clinic meetings and Clinic rounds as required.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW) licensure from Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) plus approximately two years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad spectrum of social work practice from individual and community practice, policy, social action and social change.
• Must have proven knowledge of organizational structures, policies and procedures in the social services and health sector, both formal and informal community based.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse client population.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational and time management skills. Experience in working with virtual technology (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft office).
• Must have access to a vehicle or be able to use the public transit system.

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Relationship Building

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