Clinical Team Leader - Child and Youth Treatment Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
Permanent
Full-time
12 days ago
Requisition ID: 357416Position Number: 20064441Posting End Date: April 22, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health - 203-1700 Ellice AveDepartment / Unit: Child and Youth TreatmentJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: 05/13/2024FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 8.00Annual Base Hours: 2080Salary: $39.371, $40.789, $42.514, $44.050, $45.789, $47.540, $49.459, $51.376, $53.435Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewThe Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions provide a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health services, social services and community sectors, Shared Health Mental Health and Addiction strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities, to improve access and coordination to minimize the impact of mental health and addiction issues for individuals and families and to work towards the sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.Child and Youth (CY) Treatment Services within Mental Health and Addictions, Shared Health has developed two new services and teams to provide an immediate response for children and youth experiencing a mental health crisis, along with supporting their families, care providers, and professional supports. One service will be a virtual province-wide service, while the other will be Winnipeg-based, both virtual and in person in community. These services will provide timely consultation to service providers who deliver treatment resources to the child and youth population suffering with mental and emotional health challenges; and direct time-limited intervention to children and youth to support community stabilization. The crisis service teams will work with the youth and community to fill service gaps, reduce barriers, and create pathways to existing services.With a trauma informed and equity informed perspectives these services connect youth to existing resource supports “close to home”. Brief treatment may be provided in collaboration with community partnerships utilizing anti-racist, culturally informed and a person centric approach. Thus, allowing for increased safety for a diverse inclusive population of youth. Low barrier service delivery with smooth service transition is emphasized. We know in Manitoba a high proportion of children and youth that require or use mental health and addictions services may be from indigenous communities and backgrounds. This role requires a leader who can foster a team environment that is well positioned to support indigenous clients and families that may require these services. This includes identifying and developing improved pathways to service for indigenous clients.The Clinical Team Lead is a pivotal role in the development and implementation of these two exciting and much needed new service initiatives. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice and will be focused on individual assets, strengths, recovery, and increasing competencies. Values of individual and family-centered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement and ethical practice will direct implementation of the service delivery. The Clinical Team Lead will assume the day-to-day- leadership role in assessment, treatment planning, formulation of an action plan to resolve the crisis and documentation. This role requires an ability to work collaboratively with other SDO's and agency partners.The incumbent may be required to work beyond regular business hours. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment. May include advanced security screening.Experience
Minimum of four (4) years related clinical experience in mental health/ addiction services, preferably in the child and youth area.
Experience in leading and supervising in a unionized and interdisciplinary team environment is an asset.
Demonstrated experience in working with multi-sectoral partnerships: in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations, including the ability to facilitate, collaborate and resolve conflict.
Clinical knowledge and experience in the area of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
Experience with case conceptualization and clinical consultation.
Experience working within brief treatment and crisis intervention models preferred.
Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations.
Experience and having a comfort level working within new initiatives which come with some ambiguity and need for development and organization.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Post-secondary degree in a related health/human service discipline from an accredited institution. e.g. Social Work, (BsW, MsW) Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
Post graduate degree is considered an asset.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Active member in good standing or eligibility of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated mid-level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
Knowledge of the Provincial Mental Health and Addiction service system and community and crisis intervention-based services.
Ability to work independently with an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and intrasectoral context.
Ability to handle sensitive system level issues in a multi-level service system with professionalism.
Ability to adapt to high stress and fast -aced situations in a calm and composed manner.
Working knowledge and skill in trauma informed care and equity-based service delivery and models.
Working knowledge of legislative acts governing healthcare, and specific knowledge of the Manitoba Mental Health Act, as it relates to service provision to clients in mental health crisis.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of relevant evidence-based practices to providing crisis intervention services.
Knowledge and awareness of Truth and Reconciliation Committees, calls to action, commitment to decolonization and cultural safety.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
Ability to respond quickly to virtual and community-based requests.
Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle for travel within the province.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
