Mental Health Program Director

1 month ago

Peel Region, Canada The Pod Group Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Program Manager

Overview:

The Pod Group is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Program Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for providing case management and supportive counseling to youth in emergency shelters and outreach services.

Using a client-centered approach and the Housing First for Youth philosophy, you will lead and inspire youth towards positive change. Your expertise in crisis intervention, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care will be invaluable in supporting our youth in achieving their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize evidence-informed assessment tools to determine youth's needs and conduct screenings and coordinate care for treatment plans.
  • Advocate for and support youth in navigating and accessing appropriate clinical supports and services related to their wellbeing, mental health, and addictions.
  • Support the referral and intake process, ensuring proper documentation and files are maintained and up-to-date for each youth.
  • Build community connections and coordinate with service providers for further referrals to promote a continuum and holistic approach to care.
  • Develop support systems and services within the community to transfer care for optimal sustainable housing.
  • Utilize the social determinants of health to successfully access and link youth to appropriate supports, community resources, and services.
  • Apply knowledge of the recovery model and utilize skills in crisis intervention and other evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, solution-focused interventions, mindfulness, etc.).
  • Identify and assess needs using a proactive and collaborative approach to planned interventions with youth.
  • Lead the Employee Wellness Committee at Our Place Peel.
  • Provide crisis support to youth living in shelters.
  • Support in the facilitation of a CBT youth group and contribute to other mental health and wellness programming within the shelter setting.
  • Facilitate mental health training with the staff team.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government and legislative acts that impact youth care and mental health.
  • Successfully integrate the philosophy of a strength-based approach and youth-centered care into daily responsibilities.
  • Manage the input of all information into required data systems.
  • Collect statistical information and complete data entry for funding reports as required.
  • Perform administrative tasks as well as other duties as assigned and required.

Requirements:

  • MSW, BSW, or Degree in Psychology or equivalent.
  • Post-graduate certificate in mental health and addictions considered an asset.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with complex mental health, serious mental illness, and substance use.
  • Youth-specific experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of recovery principles and models.
  • Formal training and experience in crisis intervention for youth, evidence-based behavioral interventions (CBT/DBT and solution-focused interventions) and approaches to trauma-informed care.
  • Experience in crisis assessment, high-risk screening, knowledge of community resources, and the Mental Health Act and privacy legislation(s).
  • Experience in individual youth and family assessment, as well as group modalities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse communities, working within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework.
  • Demonstrated diversity and cultural competence; demonstrated understanding of the impact of oppression and Social Determinants of Health.
  • Demonstrated skills in performing assessments and on-the-spot risk assessments.
  • Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
  • Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle, and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory.
  • Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Position that meets the standards of the agency's policy.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

About The Pod Group:

The Pod Group is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our clients' growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community healthcare.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision.

This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.

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