Youth Clinical Oversight Lead

Position titleYouth Clinical Oversight LeadDescription

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth facing complex barriers? Do you have a background in psychology, social work, or occupational therapy?

If so, Youth Housing Programs (YHP) invites you to join our dedicated team as a Clinical Oversight Lead (COL).

About Us :

YHP offers safe, supportive housing for youth aged 14-17 encountering a myriad of challenges, including substance use, addictions, traumatic histories, mental health concerns, criminal justice involvement, and more.

We are committed to providing a nurturing environment for youth from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers to Canada, and refugees.

With three homes accommodating up to 5 youth each, we strive to promote recovery, healing, and positive development.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

Consultation

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary care team to support youth on their recovery journey through a Recovery-Oriented System of Care approach.
• Develop tailored care plans addressing individual needs while minimizing risks, emphasizing hope, self-determination, and empowerment.
• Identify trauma triggers, distress sources, and provide coping strategies for emotional regulation.
• Offer strategies to improve mental and physical health, relationships, social inclusion, and overall quality of life for youth and their families.

Therapeutic Support

• Facilitate pathways for psychological or psychiatric assessments for youth.
• Make referrals to resources aligned with individualized care plans.
• Advocate for building a recovery community around youth, involving family and care teams.
• Coordinate formal support for youth transitioning into young adulthood.

Support and Development

• Provide mentorship, education, and support to program teams on emotional regulation, crisis intervention, and cultural competence.
• Conduct monthly training sessions for program teams.
• Engage in continuous improvement of staff practices based on current literature and national trends.

Administration

• Maintain timely records of ongoing work following internal and professional guidelines.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of acquired information.
• Provide written resources to youth and families as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
• Licensed in accordance with the Health Professions Act and provides services in accordance with professional standards, guidelines, and ethics.
• Police Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Intervention Record Check
• Standard First Aid
• Indigenous Awareness
• Medication Administration
• Suicide Intervention
• De-Escalation
• Trauma Informed Care
• Harm Reduction

Experience

• 3+ years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and / or youth addictions.
• Must be a member in good standing with their respective professional association / college.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting the healing of youth who have experience trauma.
• Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities : cognitive, behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
• Strong crisis intervention / de-escalation training / skills.
• Demonstrated experience de-escalating crisis and potentially violent situations with individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, under extreme stress & / or struggling with acute / chronic mental health crises.
• Extensive background and experience working with youth struggling with substance use / addictions, poverty, mental health, traumatic histories, LGBTQ2S+, and Newcomers to Canada and / or refugees.

Understanding and ability to respond to multiple, complex barriers faced by youth.

Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, database applications and computer operation.

Job Benefits

If you are dedicated to supporting youth in overcoming challenges and promoting their well-being, we encourage you to apply.

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