Clinical Lead Suicide Prevention and Postvention - Fergus, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington

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Fergus, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Closes:
February 28, 2023 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.

We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities:
Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include:
Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety:

We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a
CLINICAL LEAD SUICIDE PREVENTION AND POSTVENTION

This is a regular fulltime role (35 hours per week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 234 St. Patrick St. E. Fergus.

Reporting to the Manager, Children's Services and the Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, the Clinical Lead Suicide Prevention and Postvention's role will foster clinical excellence in suicide prevention and postvention with CMHA WW staff and Community Partners through clinical support, supervision and training.

The Clinical Lead will work collaboratively with staff, and the relevant service management team, to ensure alignment between staff activities and the strategic/operational priorities of the service, and CMHA WW at large.

This role will also provide clinical services including assessment and treatment for individuals, families and groups as a Mental Health Clinician with the Support After Suicide Team.

Qualifications:

Master's level degree in psychology, social work, or relevant health or social science field
Registration with relevant college/registering body
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in suicide prevention and postvention
Three or more years of related experience in providing communitybased mental health services including suicide prevention and postvention support
Welldeveloped assessment and intervention skills
Strong organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills
Able to work collaboratively in a fastpaced and multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent problem recognition and problemsolving skills
Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fastpaced progressive environment
Must be well organized, selfdirected, set priorities, and manage time effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally as a member of an interprofessional team
Committed to service excellence and client safety
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong alignment with CMHA WW's Mission, Vision, Values, and Philosophy
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office programs and technology including internet and intranet
A valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required