Team Leader – Crisis Team

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm.

TEAM LEADER – CRISIS TEAM (PARRY SOUND DISTRICT)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Job Status: Permanent

Base office: Sundridge or Parry Sound (depending on availability)

Competition #: 30-24

Purpose of the Position: The primary purpose of the Crisis Team is to provide the delivery of high-quality crisis intervention, assessment, intake, and triage on a day-to-day basis. The Team Leader is a senior clinician and leader within the designate service. The Team Leader is a leader within the organization. The Team Leader provides clinical supervision, operational support, and leadership for the day-to-day operations of designated services, ensuring high quality and consistency of services that supports the mission, vision, core values and principles of the organization under the direction of the Program Manager and policy.

Education and Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications include a master’s level post-secondary degree in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, or equivalent degree.
• Registration with a college who grants the right to practice the protected act of psychotherapy; eligibility and application in process for membership may be considered.
• Clinical consultation and supervision experience, including case dynamics and documentation preferred.
• Collaborate and apprise the Program Manager of issues and potential problems in a timely manner.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of agency staff.
• Ensure/coordinate that staff meet minimum training, skills, and competencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current “best practice” as required by the position.
• Knowledge of current provincial mental health policy applicable to the position.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the practices of psychotherapy
• Demonstrated experience in providing group, individual and walk-in therapy
• Practical experience and knowledge working with people with serious mental illnesses and addictions and a commitment to their rights
• Demonstrated competency with principles and practices of individual, group and crisis interventions
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset
• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $38.36 – $48.39 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits include: Enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 30-24, by May 7, 2024 to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3 Telephone (705) 645-2262 Online: CMHA MPS Careers Page

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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