Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Case Manager
Department/Unit
Psychology and Neuroscience
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S197-23
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
3 years
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1
Salary
$49,985 - $66,766 per annum
Classification
ADM-04
Provisional Statement
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Dalhousie University’s Clinical Psychology PhD program, within the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science, is based on a scientist-practitioner model and is designed to give our graduates a thorough grounding in science, research and clinical practice. Reporting to the Clinic Co-Directors, the Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to Clinic clients, taking the lead in managing client support and coordinating the involvement of other professions and partners as part of a collaborative case management model.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in community development and social action projects, making linkages between individual struggles and the larger structures impacting clients, and work toward addressing them with the Clinic team.
- Provide comprehensive case management services to clients including intake assessment, case planning, case conferencing within the clinic and outside agencies, outreach, advocacy, supportive counselling, and facilitating referrals.
- Participate in inter-professional rounds and collaborate on cases with other disciplines providing client care (through various partnerships). Assist the Clinic Directors with student orientation and training as required.
- Connect clients and families with resources and supports in the community. Provide follow up with clients and referral agencies as appropriate and complete comprehensive record keeping.
- Offer social work services within an anti-oppressive framework using trauma-informed, low-barrier and harm-reduction approaches.
- Ensure proper documentation, file management and confidentiality is maintained. Participate in Clinic meetings and Clinic rounds as required.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work in the clinic and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW) licensure from Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) plus approximately two years’ relevant experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broad spectrum of social work practice from individual and community practice, policy, social action and social change.
- Must have proven knowledge of organizational structures, policies and procedures in the social services and health sector, both formal and informal community based.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse client population.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational and time management skills. Experience in working with virtual technology (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft office).
- Must have access to a vehicle or be able to use the public transit system.
Assets
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Relationship Building
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
05/15/2023
Close Date
06/02/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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