Mental Health Rehabilitation Manager

Manager of Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program

**Job Summary**

Based out of Chesterfield House, the position provides psycho-social rehabilitation supports primarily to residents of Chesterfield House, a unique 25 unit building providing supports to adults transitioning to independent living. It is one of 4 sites operated by the Society. This management position is responsible for the overall operations of the society’s Supportive Housing Program at Chesterfield, including direct client support, liaising with families and community supports and supervising unionized staff. The position also provides oversite to a licensed 6 bed site and participates in the Management team. This position is out of scope. It works closely with the VCH Mental Health Team and administration.

**Responsible To**: Executive Director

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

Coordinates, develops, and implements individual recovery/ rehabilitation plans using a client-centered approach. These plans include ADL, medications, mental illness management and social engagement, emergency support plans, i.e., implements the CHS rehabilitation program and at the licensed site, to meet VCH contract and licensing requirements.

Ensures client documentation including but not limited to wellness/recovery plans, taxes, income assessments, progress notes, incident reporting and any required “tenant” agreements are in place and current.

Assess all referrals for suitability for the CHS program. Arranges for resident admissions, possible re-admissions, and discharges.

Collaborates closely with the Hope Centre Residential Housing Team and other agencies to support tenants/clients.

Administers, coordinates, and directs the operations of the facilities

Assists with budget development and implements approved budget for CHS/MHS site.

Maintains records as required

Establishes and maintains professional contacts with the community and related agencies. Ensure that CHS is a good neighbour.

Directs Facility operations including undertaking inspections. With Caretaker, develops and implements approved building maintenance and repair plan within budget.

Shares Call for MHS with other MHS leadership team members for emergencies.

Prepares reports for VCH, Executive Director and Board of Directors.

**Qualifications**:
**Education, knowledge, and experience**

Diploma in Social Work, Counselling, Recreational therapy, or completion of diploma or two-year certificate programs in Community Mental Health and/or Psycho
- Social rehabilitation with relevant experience. Extensive experience is an asset. Member of a regulated health profession an asset

A minimum of two years of experience in supporting adults with significant mental illness. Experience in residential care an asset One years supervised experience with CBT and motivational interviewing and psycho-social rehabilitation. Experience with DBT an asset.

Experience in supervising and supporting unionized staff

Demonstrate knowledge of administration, staff supervision, budget management, scheduling and record keeping.

Knowledge and experience in Facility management and The Residential Tenancy Act.

Physical and mental ability to undertake role responsibilities

Ability to problem solve, work independently, and prioritize.

Ability to demonstrate leadership ability including conflict resolution

Demonstrates commitment to ongoing education.

Ability to speak another language, particularly Farci is an asset.

Driver’s License and vehicle required.

Current First Aid/CPR, Naloxone, and Food Safe certification required.

Thank you to all the applicants. however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$84,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- mental health: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person