Company Biography
HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.
With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.
HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.
Position Overview
Case management involves coordinating all medical, paramedical, and psychological care to meet the needs and preferences of individuals living with chronic and/or complex conditions, including those experiencing severe and persistent concurrent disorders (mental health and substance use issues).
The case manager is primarily responsible for the following: multidisciplinary care coordination; identifying clients who require an integrated care approach, particularly individuals presenting with severe and persistent concurrent disorders; patient advocacy; liaison with external agencies; sharing the care plan with the treatment team; and engaging family members and loved ones.
As part of their duties, the case manager may be required to work across different sites based on organizational needs.
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION
Salary according to OPSEU Collective Agreement
Criminal Check
As a pre-condition of employment:
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All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
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As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's in social work.
- Member in good standing with a professional college in Ontario.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health and addictions/gambling and concurrent disorders.
- Be able to correctly assess a situation based on a thorough analysis of the needs, resources and wishes of the patient and his or her family and friends;
- Be able to plan and coordinate care;
- Be able to complete the liaison and service transition;
- Have a thorough knowledge of the social context in a defined area;
- Have a thorough knowledge of the functions and roles of the different care providers;
- Have a good understanding of the limitations of the system's services;
- Be able to build a quality relationship with the patient, family caregivers and caregivers;
- Be able to empower patients
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Possess a working knowledge of both official languages.
