Counselling & Treatment Team Leader - Jobs in Kenora, ON

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Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora BranchCounselling & Treatment Team LeaderThe Team Leader reports to and is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Counselling & Treatment Team Leader provides leadership and support for the Counselling & Treatment Team at CMHA Kenora Branch. The Counselling & Treatment Team Leader is expected to work as a member of a team, is expected to participate in regular supervision with the team and with the Chief Executive Officer. All responsibilities and duties re fulfilled in accordance with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the agency.Qualifications:MSW or MA in Counselling Psychology preferred or Masters level training in Occupational Therapy or Nursing or in the process of obtaining identified degreeMembership in good standing in a College or Association which governs the health professionExtensive knowledge of mental health and mental illness and treatment optionsAbility to build community linkages and networks to ensure planning and delivery of individualized treatment plansApplied knowledge of community resources and agenciesNetworking skills and outreach skillsAbility to provide leadership to a group of colleaguesHighly developed screening, and assessment skillsUnderstanding of the Recovery PhilosophyLeadership skillsTraining and applied abilities in a variety of treatment modalities; CBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma, EMDRTherapy, recording, and evaluation skillsCase management and advocacy skillsProfessionalism in the performance of dutiesAbility to work independently and self-motivatedTime management and priority management skillsHighly developed communication skills, ability to encourage and confrontAbility to work independentlyProfessionalismComputer literacy and recording skillsCultural Competence for Diverse populationsValid Driver’s LicenseCriminal Records CheckCertification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain sameSupervisory and program management experience is desirable.Duties:

• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Provide leadership for the Counselling & Treatment Program
• Participation in staff recruitment for the Counselling & Treatment Program
• Ensure completion of Annual Performance Reviews for team members including recovery plans, education and training plans
• Report performance deficits to the Chief Executive Officer and identify recommendations for action
• Set agenda for regular team meetings
• Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel and organizational records and information
• Ensure clients of the program are provided with responsive services based upon the Recovery Model
• Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies and procedures of CMHA Kenora Branch
• Direct the day to day clinical operations of the Counselling & Treatment Team
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures and revise as necessary
• Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client treatment plans
• Responsible for Client Treatment Flow from Initial call to Intake completion and Service Delivery
• Assist team members by providing debriefing
• Provide clinical supervision to the Counselling & Treatment Team
• Develop a program to meet the supervision needs of the Counselling & Treatment Team
• Conduct individual supervision meetings with each clinician to determine their clinical supervisionreadiness and needs
• Work with the Counselling & Treatment Team to collaboratively design, develop and appropriate modelof Supervision that reflects the needs of the team, client group, and the agency
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer to implement a supervision structure and provide updatesto the Chief Executive Officer on this structure on a regular basis
• Provide supervision meeting notes/meeting minutes for team members and the team regularly to theChief Executive Officer to assist with professional development
• Meet with Counselling & Treatment Team on an emergency basis for clinical supervision around clientsafety incidents that require review
• Prompt team colleagues in Self Care when indicated
• Manage Vacation Schedules for the team and ensure Workplace coverage
• Manage Education and Training requests of team colleagues and ensure training relationship toEmployee Performance Goals
• Provide leadership/mentorship to Student interns of the program
• Report and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer through regular Team Leadershipmeetings
• Maintenance of professional qualifications
• Carry out and document quality-assurance activities and reviews of program services
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
• Maintain quality-assurance activities by reviewing and evaluating the use of program services;developing and maintain program policies and procedures and revising as necessary
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations andPolicies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited toFire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staffmembers
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result inan adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Responsible for self-care
• Other duties as required

For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.caPlease submit resume by January 11th, 2023 attention to: Hiring CommitteeCanadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch227 Second Street South, 2nd FloorKenora, Ontario P9N 1G1Email: careers@cmhak.on.caThe Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Quick Apply

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