Case Manager

As we continue to grow our team, we are looking for a Case Manager to join our
passionate, dedicated team! If you are a collaborative, innovative individual who is
interested in helping youth and adults who are in conflict with the law build long-term
goals, recover from mental health challenges, and increase their independence, then
this role is for you! If you are interested in bringing your experience to an innovative,
award-winning organization that is continuing to grow and expand and you love to utilize
your knowledge, please continue to read further.
Closing Date: April 22, 2026
1 Full-Time Permanent role: 35 Hours per Week
Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy.
Salary Range: $56,444--$68,429 per annum *This represents steps 1-7 of a seven-step
salary grid. Candidate experience and internal equity will be considered when
determining the starting salary
Location: This Case Manager role will primarily work in our Newmarket Court location
located at 50 Eagle Street West Room 2088 Newmarket, ON, CAN and Newmarket
office at 1101 Nicholson Road Unit 5 Newmarket, ON and will be required to travel
within York Region & South Simcoe.
Job Profile:
The Case Manager – Mental Health and Justice Program assists adults and youth
(aged 12 years and older) who have the prospect of having a mental illness or dual
diagnosis (mental health and developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, or
concurrent disorder) and have involvement in the criminal justice system.
The Case Manager collaborates with individuals to identify strengths and needs and
develop long-term goals, short-term objectives to meet these goals, and concrete action
steps to achieve the objectives.  As part of this process, individuals are assisted in
acquiring skills and connecting with formal and informal support, peer support,
professional services, and resources to reduce the likelihood of further conflict with the
law, enable progress toward recovery, and improve quality of life.  Where required,
referrals are made to longer-term services.
The Mental Health and Justice Case Manager will also assist individuals and their
supports in navigating the court system and offer support through information, referral,
and consultation. The Case Manager will work directly with court staff to explore

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possible outcomes through the court process by assisting the clients address the
correlation between the offense and their Mental Health needs.
In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent
is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective
communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a
collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in
building relationships.
This position reports to the Manager, People, and Teams
Requirements:
 Degree or diploma in health or social services
 Degree plus four years or more experience in a community-based mental-health
setting, experience with the criminal justice system is an asset
 Diploma plus six years or more experience in a community-based mental-health
setting, experience in mental health diversion is an asset
 Current registration with the OCSWSSW or a regulatory body under the
Regulated Health Professions Act
 Knowledge of systemic issues and social determinants of health such as poverty,
unemployment, stigma, and the isolation felt by individuals with serious mental
illness and their families
 Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act and mental health reform principles,
the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act, and PHIPA
requirements
 Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and
practices in work with consumers
 A second language reflecting the local community is an asset
 A valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum of $1,000,000 third-party liability
insurance, and proof that insurance covers the use of a personal vehicle to
transport clients
 A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
Working Conditions: Office work, community settings, meetings in clients’ homes and
travel with clients.

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Disclaimer:  In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and
direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working
conditions not noted here.
To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the
application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca.

Application Procedure:  If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit
https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for Case Manager- Mental Health and
Justice, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and
resume.
Complete the application form and submit the following:
 Cover letter with 300 words or less which tells us why you want the role and why
you should be considered for this position. (PDF or Word document)
 Resume (PDF or Word document) (applications received without a Resume
attached will not be considered).
CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles
to employment for marginalized communities.  CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to
mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness.  In
acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous,
racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been
developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights
Code.  We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:
 Racialized Persons
 Indigenous Persons
 Persons living with Disabilities
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.