Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Transitional Rehabilitative Housing Program 1 (TRHP 1)

Full Time Permanent

The Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto is looking for a Clinical Lead for the TRHP 1 program. TRHP 1 is partnered with CAMH’s Complex Care and Recovery Services and is a site-based program currently located at 1240 Weston Road in the City of Toronto.

All clients have been found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) and are under the purview of the Ontario Review Board (ORB).

The Clinical Lead and TRHP 1 staff collaborate closely with staff from CAMH, the referring forensic hospital, as well as with the Clinical Lead and staff of CMHA Toronto’s Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program 2 (TRHP 2) and Forensic Supportive Housing (FSH) Program.

The mandate of all of these programs is to provide Clinical Support and Supportive Housing to forensic clients while also ensuring that these clients continue to meet all of the requirements of the ORB.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

We identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change.

At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA’s extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities.

CMHA Toronto was established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto.

Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health system, and providing education and mental health supports to clients across Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Services, the Clinical Lead will provide strong clinical leadership to an interdisciplinary team of health professionals including Case Managers and Residential Rehabilitative Support Workers (RRSWs) for the day-to-day clinical and general operations of the program, including leading team meetings and trainings.

They will work collaboratively with the manager as an active participant in program development, implementation and evaluation and will provide supporting consultation to internal / external stakeholders on all aspects of services to clients.

The Clinical Lead will work to continuously ensure that the focus of our services achieves excellence both at a strategic and operational level.

This will include being proactive, taking initiative and identifying / implementing quality improvement opportunities. As well as having a collaborative, open and client-centered approach with clients, families, partners, and community stakeholders.

This role requires the oversight of operational duties that include, but are not limited to, managing the upkeep of the physical site (both internal and external), liaising with CMHA Toronto’s Facilities department, coordinating maintenance requests, coordinating pest control services, management of units, and ordering of necessary supplies.

It will also include housing related tasks, such as signing of Occupancy and / or Tenancy Agreements and completion of unit inspections.

The role also requires the Clinical Lead to provide administrative support to team members and the Program Manager including recruiting, staffing and scheduling, approving timecards in timely manor and providing daily guidance and supervision to team members.

Direct service to clients may also be required. Rotating after-hours on call support is a requirement.

SKILLS YOU BRING

CMHA Toronto’s ideal candidate will have a minimum Undergraduate Degree in Social Work / Social or Health Science or equivalent.

Membership, in good standing, with a regulatory body is preferred. The candidate will bring a minimum of five (5) years community mental health experience working with individuals with complex mental health and substance use issues.

They will also bring two (2) years of leadership experience including demonstrating effectiveness with designing, planning, leading and change management within community mental health.

Knowledge of, and experience with, recovery principles, crisis intervention strategies, complex problem-solving techniques, and the forensic mental health / criminal justice system is required.

The candidate will have the ability to contribute to a positive learning culture and facilitate the achievement of evidence-based quality care with optimal outcomes.

Skills in human resource management including recruitment and the retention of staff, as well as budgeting and financial management skills, are necessary.

The Clinical Lead will bring demonstrated experience in collaboration, with both internal and external stakeholders, to develop, manage and evaluate programs / services while considering client needs, service delivery relationships, and service potential within a complex environment.

The Clinical Lead will have excellent organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple responsibilities and assign priorities.

The candidate will also have strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the team.

Along with a strong commitment to safety, best practice and innovation in service delivery.

WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you.

We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement.

We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include :

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement.
• Work-life balance and flexibility to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you.
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery.
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference.

Salary : $67,938 - $78,748

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a no blame and accountable’ environment.

Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning.

Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff.

Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.

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