Case Manager - Early Psychosis Intervention/LYNX
Canadian Mental Health Association-Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge • cobourg, Canada
Role Description
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 pe...