Clinical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Vanier Childrens Mental Wellness is proud to be recognized across Southwestern Ontario as a trusted leader in childrens mental health. We are the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System planning in our region. Weve been here for families, for more than 60 years, offering innovative care and support for children and youth who are facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, we are funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community.

Position Summary:

Here we grow again! Are you ready to shape the future of work in a dynamic, people-first organization? Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Manager provides clinical leadership and supervision to health professionals working in interdisciplinary teams working in community and intensive programs and services. Our compassionate and experienced staff provide high quality mental health treatment to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs using a trauma informed approach. The Manager will have a strong commitment to quality, and will plan, implement, and evaluate clinical programs and services, participate in quality improvement projects, and collaborate with community partners to build a responsive system for children and families requiring mental health treatment and supports.

Education/Training/Experience:

• A masters degree in social work or a related field preferred, other combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• 5 years clinical supervision experience in mental health. However Clinical supervision can be provided to the right candidate.
• Must be a member of a regulated college and in good standing (one of the six colleges recognized by CRPO).
• Experience working within a live-in treatment program is an asset.
• Proven interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication.
• Experience in leading teams in a unionized setting and implementing human resource policies and practices and leading in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading high performing teams and serve as a clinical resource.
• Experience in team management, change management and quality improvement.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, design, and evaluation.
• French-English proficiency or other languages is an asset.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development and implementation of the service/treatment plans for children/families receiving services within their assigned programs.
• Provides clinical supervision to direct and indirect reports.
• Provides coverage as required for direct service workers.
• Leads program development initiatives to ensure the needs of individuals served are being met.
• Participates in and ensures that the multidisciplinary approach to individualized treatment is occurring.
• Liaises with outside professionals and agencies to facilitate and coordinate services to meet program needs.
• Participates in community, interagency and internal committees.

Requirements:

• A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Specialized training in a variety of treatment modalities that are consistent and integrated within Vaniers Service Delivery Framework
• 2 Step TB test
• Broad Record Check

Schedule:

• 35-hour work week
• Monday- Friday

Benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Starting at 4 Weeks Vacation
• Statutory Holidays, including a Float Day
• Free On-Site Parking

Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve.

While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.