Counselling & Treatment Team Leader - Kenora, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Kenora, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch

Counselling & Treatment Team Leader
The 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 degree
Membership in good standing in a College or Association which governs the health profession
Extensive knowledge of mental health and mental illness and treatment options
Ability to build community linkages and networks to ensure planning and delivery of individualized treatment plans
Applied knowledge of community resources and agencies
Networking skills and outreach skills
Ability to provide leadership to a group of colleagues
Highly developed screening, and assessment skills
Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy
Leadership skills
Training and applied abilities in a variety of treatment modalities; CBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma, EMDR
Therapy, recording, and evaluation skills
Case management and advocacy skills
Professionalism in the performance of duties
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
Time management and priority management skills
Highly developed communication skills, ability to encourage and confront
Ability to work independently
Professionalism
Computer literacy and recording skills
Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
Valid Driver's License
Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same
Supervisory 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 supervision readiness and needs
Work with the Counselling & Treatment Team to collaboratively design, develop and appropriate model of 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 updates to 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 the Chief Executive Officer to assist with professional development
Meet with Counselling & Treatment Team on an emergency basis for clinical supervision around client safety 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 to Employee Performance Goals
Provide leadership/mentorship to Student interns of the program
Report and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer through regular Team Leadership meetings
Maintenance of professional qualifications
Carry out and document qualityassurance activities and reviews of program services
Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
Maintain qua