Case Manager
- July 15, 2026
Description
Why work for CMHA York Region?
We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and
health, and end stigma.
Our Values:
Responsive to the needs of our clients, their families, and our communities
Respectful in how we meet the needs of our clients and staff in each interaction
Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, every time
Innovative in our approach to meeting our clients’ and communities’ needs
Inclusive in how we work and serve our clients
Team Values:
We create belonging
We build better
We deliver
We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us
deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and
well-being of employees and offers:
Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)
o HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/
We are hiring a permanent Case Manager on our Assertive Community Treatment
Team (ACTT) – South Simcoe
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Position: 1-Year Contract, full-time, working 35 hours per week. Evening hours and
weekends may be required.
Salary: $56,444-68,429 per annum, *Candidate experience will be considered when
determining the starting salary.
Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy.
Location: The Case Manager will be working primarily in our Alliston Office located at
35 Victoria St E, Alliston ON L9R 1T3 and out in the community and will be required to
travel within York Region and South Simcoe to visit clients and travel to clients homes.
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Job Profile:
The Case Manager works with clients 16 years of age and older who are experiencing
significant difficulties in day-to-day and role functioning as a result of serious and
persistent mental illness and/or addictions. The Case Manager collaborates with the
client 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 to acquire and use skills, and to connect with formal
and informal supports, peer support, professional services, and resources to promote
their recovery, improve their quality of life, and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Other
duties as required.
The Case Manager collaborates with clients to provide individualized and flexible
services to engage, support, and integrate clients into the community, and facilitate their
use of resources and supports to maximize their independence and potential. The Case
Manager adheres to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework
in the promotion of client safety. The Case Manager participates in individual and
systemic advocacy initiatives to improve resource access and availability.
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.
Requirements:
A degree or diploma in the health or social services. Preference is given to a
degree in a related discipline.
Full registration and in good standing with the OCSWSSW or a regulatory
body under the Regulated Health Professions Act
One or more years of experience in a community-based organization working
with adults with serious mental illness in the community.
Second language (Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi or Tamil, Italian, Korean, Punjabi,
Russian, Urdu) reflecting the local community is an asset.
Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the
Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPPA
requirements.
Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and
practices in work with clients.
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Extensive knowledge of supports and services in York Region and South Simcoe,
including formal and informal resources.
Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty, unemployment, stigma,
medications and the isolation felt by individuals with serious mental health issues
and their families.
A valid Canadian Full G driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third party
liability insurance.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
Responsibilities:
Is familiar with, and adheres to Intensive Case Management Services Standards
of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (October, 2012).
Maintains a client caseload in accordance with the above standards, recognizing
the need for extensive travel in some rural areas and intensiveness of contact
with specific clients.
Is familiar with signs and symptoms of trauma in clients and is able to respond
appropriately in making referrals and providing short-term assistance to clients to
help them to manage these symptoms.
Performs comprehensive assessments.
Initiates referrals to other CMHA programs or external agencies as required.
Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external
clients within organizational parameters in order to meet or exceed their
expectations.
Establishes a collaborative partnership with clients that involves non-judgmental
listening and client-directed goal setting that fosters independence, self-
determination, competence and hope, by employing empowerment/Recovery
principles and practices.
Uses effective listening skills to address the clients’ issues and needs.
Informs clients of confidentiality requirements and limitations of confidentiality.
Assists clients in developing individual empowerment plans that include
discussion of their strengths and needs, setting of long and short-term goals,
establishing methods to address the goals, and creating target gates.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by an individual assigned to the job. This information is not constructed
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to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the
job.
This position reports to and is supervised by the Manager, People and Teams.
Working Conditions: Desk work up to 7 hours a day in standard shared office
environment, meetings clients in community and their homes, extensive travel in York
Region and South Simcoe, evening and weekends may be required.
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 accommodation in the
application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca
How to Apply
Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit
https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for Case Manager Job Posting, 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 and tell us why you would want this role and
why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word)
Resume (PDF or Word) (applications without resumes 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.