Case Manager - Crisis (2) (63-26)

Job summary

The Crisis Case Manager provides mental health triage, assessment, and short-term intervention to stabilize individuals in crisis. They also coordinate supportive services and develop community networks to assist clients in their daily living and social environments.

Job details

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, AT 4PM CASE MANAGER – CRISIS (2) (63-26) Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Job Status: Permanent (Vacancy) Base office: Bracebridge Number of Positions: 2 Competition #: 63-26 Purpose of the Position: The Crisis Case Manager is responsible for carrying out crisis intervention, case management, and treatment for individuals living with mental illness. This team member has the clinical skills and experience necessary to assess, plan, develop, co-ordinate, and provide treatment by way of supportive services in a multi-disciplinary environment. The Case Manager develops supports and opportunities for clients to increase or develop new skills needed to support success and satisfaction in their daily living, learning, working and social environments with the least amount of professional intervention required. This team member will be an expert in engaging the community and developing a network of landlords, community service providers and clients in the District of Muskoka. Crisis Case Manager Role: Provides in person/virtual mental health triage, assessment, intervention and short-term support to promote the stabilization of individuals presenting with a Mental Health Crisis. Assessment of urgency, risk factors, individual strengths, and needed resources/services, informing the individualized provision of crisis intervention, safety planning and treatment within crisis theory and harm reduction approach. Assists with increasing or developing new coping skills, provide psychoeducation, advocacy and empowerment, and provide short-term case management. Assists with referrals to internal and external community agencies. Liaise with community partners including police, hospitals and other community social service agencies within the districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound. Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position. Equivalency may be considered for a combination of educational experiences. Examples of equivalency include; Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college One year of experience working with persons who have mental illness and/or developmental disability and/or substance use issues preferred, plus experience in providing one or more of the following; supportive counselling case management crisis intervention Proficiency in the areas of crisis intervention, crisis resolution, and community support Training in the areas of crisis intervention and crisis resolution including ASIST is preferred Manage internal and external relationships, have and demonstrate empathy and compassion, to be aware of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and the understanding of the feelings, ideas and beliefs of others. Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act. Indigenous cultural awareness and education is an asset. Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset May be required to transport staff and/or clients of the Agency and therefore you are to hold a valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, have a reliable means of transportation and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage. Willingness to work days/evenings (including weekends and statutory holidays) Salary scale: $29.85 to $39.09 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire. You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 63-26 by Friday, September 18, 2026, by 4:00pm to: The Hiring Committee Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch 173-202 Manitoba Street Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3 Telephone (705) 645-2262 Online: CMHA MPS Careers Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings. As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262 or email [email protected]. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Crisis Case Manager provides mental health triage, assessment, and short-term intervention to stabilize individuals in crisis. They also coordinate supportive services and develop community networks to assist clients in their daily living and social environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a human service or health science discipline and have at least one year of experience working with mental illness or substance use issues. Proficiency in crisis intervention and a valid Ontario driver's license are required for this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan • Registered retirement plan

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Mental health triage
• Assessment
• Safety planning
• Harm reduction
• Supportive counselling
• Advocacy
• Empowerment
• Conflict resolution
• Emotional intelligence
• Communication
• Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Data management
• Empathy
• Patient Treatment
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Planning
• Microsoft Windows
• Mental Health
• Multilingualism
• Case Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Crisis Intervention
• Data Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Health Risk Assessments
• Health Sciences
• Interpersonal Communications
• Mental Diseases
• Psychoeducation
• Triage
• Transport Staff

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Crisis Case Manager
• Mental / Behavioral Health Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers