Clinical Supervisor

FULL POSTING :

The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated with .

CCMH at SickKids is undertaking an ambitious agenda to establish a revitalized academic community mental health centre that provides the highest quality of care, combined with excellence in teaching and community-based research.

CCMH at SickKids is across two sites in Toronto and offers both in-person and virtual care to clients and their families, from prevention and early intervention through assessment, counselling and therapy and intensive services.

We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids : the Brain and Mental Health Program, the , the and our online resources through . .

We are seeking applicants to fill a full-time regular position as a Clinical Supervisor that supervises an assigned program at SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Management

• Participates in the development and implementation of operational plans that flow from the strategic plan
• Provides leadership and guidance in developing and carrying out changes as part of continual Quality Improvement plans
• Identifies and responds to staff and operational needs and escalates issues, as appropriate, to the Senior Leadership Team
• Supervises staff within an assigned department, interviewing and hiring new employees, carrying out performance appraisals, directing the training, development and succession planning of staff and carrying out disciplinary actions
• Makes decisions within established clinical treatment policies, procedures and best practices referring unusual or unique situations
• Acts on behalf of the assigned Manager during absences

Clinical Supervision

• Supervises day-to-day clinical services provided by staff to clients through monitoring the implementation of treatment plans, case management, referral services and the delivery of clinical services to clients ensuring adherence to College and Accreditation standards
• Supervises case crisis and identifies potential risks in accordance with policies and procedures
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical treatment trends, best practices and policies within the industry
• Reviews incident and serious occurrence reports handling complaints
• Responds to crisis calls, clients with escalated concerns or client grievances

Direct Service

• Has sound knowledge of family therapy modalities and trauma-related therapies
• Ensures provision of individualized assessments, treatments and follow-up services for individual / family / group therapy and treatment
• Ensures provision of case management, liaison and referral services for clients

Other

• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management

Working Conditions

• Works in a pleasant office environment including schools and meeting rooms
• Exposure to constant interruptions / distractions, deadlines, multiple demands, noise, stress, verbal abuse, out-of-town travel and work schedules affecting lifestyle
• Some exposure to hazards such as highly emotional situations, threats of violence, chemical substances, cuts, equipment, not solutions, muscle strain from lifting, noxious fumes, sharp instruments and working in dangerous places

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ related supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability lead and motivate employees
• Membership with a professional association such as Ontario College of Social Work, or College of Psychotherapist
• First aid, CPR, Non-violent Crisis Prevention and / or Intervention and Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with all levels of staff and clients
• Excellent problem-solving skills to coordinate complex crisis situations and solutions
• Ability to incorporate values of a culturally competent practice of diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of work
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as ability to use office equipment efficiently (telephone, photocopier, scanner and fax)
• Ability to work flexible hours and, on occasion, travel

Vaccine Requirements :

As a health care centre, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our clients, families and our staff.

Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon proof of full vaccination with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date.

Should there be an exemption of vaccination based on a medical, or human rights reason, proof will need to be provided, in addition to participation in regular COVID-19 testing based on exposure risk as well as participation in vaccine education.

All offers of employment are conditional on meeting these minimum requirements, failure to comply will lead to offer of employment being immediately rescinded.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to :

Human Resources SickKids CCMH

E-mail :

In the subject line of email, please quote the : competition number, position title and where you learned about this opportunity

Position will be open until filled.

We are seeking applicants internally and externally.

CCMH at SickKids is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations.

The Centre views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as essential pieces of an integrated whole that sustain our organization and guides our interaction within our diverse communities.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.