Team Lead

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, and within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of the organization, the Team Lead - The Junction, is responsible to oversee and coordinate the delivery/daily activities of services for the designated program.

Plans and implements therapeutic programs/services for designated client group; ensures services provide a high standard of care and promotes interdisciplinary practice and collaboration. Evaluates services to ensure program/service needs are met and liaises with key stakeholders on the achievement of program goals and objectives. Provides leadership and supervision to allied health professionals and support worker staff. Utilizes human resources policies and procedures to recruit and select staff. Develops policies and procedures. Coordinates care and provides treatments for clients including group facilitation, planning and evaluation as applicable to program; conducts assessments. Coordinates requests for vacation, education and leaves of absence.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:

- Master's degree in an Allied Health discipline from a recognized program; and
- Five (5) years' recent, related experience providing mental health and substance use clinical services for designated program and/or group facilitation; and
- Three (3) years' post masters supervisory leadership experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and addiction issues including current trends, best practices and modalities of treatment.
- Broad knowledge of the designated service delivery system, service mandates, referral guidelines, legislation and government policies.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and recognize current health care system gaps and barriers for Indigenous individuals and communities seeking health care.
- Demonstrated understanding of provincial and federal guiding principles and documents, for example In Plain Sight report, and calls to action to eliminate systemic racism in the health care sector.
- Broad knowledge of group treatment modalities as applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct health assessments and to provide treatment planning and case coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate group programs, as applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrated ability to model and foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision and consultation.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to facilitate team building and to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes open and direct communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

**Job Requirements**: