Clinical Manager

Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children’s (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. As a registered charity and not-for-profit agency, Vanier has been in operation for over 54 years and is funded by the Ontario government. Vanier Children's Mental Wellness mission is to improve the lives of infants, children, and their families through the provision of mental health services based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as “Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management” in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Manager provides clinical leadership and supervision to health professionals working in interdisciplinary teams working in community and intensive programs and services. Our compassionate and experienced staff provide high quality mental health treatment to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs using a trauma informed approach. The Manager will have a strong commitment to quality, and will plan, implement, and evaluate clinical programs and services, participate in quality improvement projects, and collaborate with community partners to build a responsive system for children and families requiring mental health treatment and supports.

As a regulated health professional, the Manager must be in good standing with a regulated college. With a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience leading interdisciplinary teams in a unionized setting. Previous experience working in a mental health settings, education and training in administration and managing human resources, quality improvement, and health equity. French language proficiency, both verbal and written, would be an asset.

**Education/Training/Experience**:

- A Master’s degree in a related field or indication of master’s degree in progress
- Meet CRPO requirement for clinical supervision (1000 hours of direct client contact hours and 150 hours of clinical supervision)or willing to gain the qualification required under Vanier guidance.
- Expertise in the development of treatment plans with a multi disciplinary team approach
- An aptitude for coaching and mentoring and serve as a clinical resource
- Must be a member of a regulated college and in good standing (one of the six colleges recognized by CRPO).
- Proven interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Previous experience working in mental health settings is required
- Knowledge of quality improvement, and health equity are required
- Experience working within a live-in treatment program is an asset
- Experience working in a unionized setting is an asset
- Experience in change management and quality improvement
- Knowledge and experience in program planning, design, and evaluation
- French-English proficiency or other languages is desirable
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Specialized training in a variety of treatment modalities that are consistent and integrated within Vanier’s Service Delivery Framework
- A Vulnerable Sector Check and COVID vaccination are required
- Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply._
- Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._
- Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families, and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve. To protect the wellbeing of our employees and clients, full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of all positions at Vanier. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and Vanier’s determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process._
- While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose._

**Job Types**: Full-