Mental Health Program Manager Position

2 days ago

Regional Municipality of Peel, Canada The Pod Group Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Program Manager

The Pod Group is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Program Manager to join our team. As a Mental Health Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing case management and supportive counseling to youth in the Emergency Youth Shelters and Outreach Services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize evidence-informed assessment tools to determine youth's needs; 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 additions 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 of crisis intervention for youth, evidence-based behavioural 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 agencies policy
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation

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