Job Description

Clinical Supervisor OMHS

Internal/External Posting

Full Time Position Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Salary Range $73,585 to $94,708 per annum



The Clinical Supervisor is a team member of Nodin\'s Outpatient Mental Health Service (OMHS) who participates with supervisees to ensure welfare of clients are protected through integrity of clinical services, and supervisees impart and maintain clinical and ethical standards. The supervisor monitors, observes, mentors, coaches, evaluates, inspires, and creates an atmosphere that promotes self-motivation, learning, and professional development. Nodin Child and Family Intervention Services is a mental health resource for First Nation children, youth, adults and families from remote First Nations communities served by SLFNHA.

The OMHS is one of Nodin`s services, a multi-disciplinary team which provides assessment, counselling, group work, crisis intervention and safety planning with individuals demonstrating high risk behaviours, serious emotional/behavioural disorders, and trauma symptoms. Individuals referred to the OMHS travel from First Nation communities for a short stay in Sioux Lookout to receive support from a multi-disciplinary team. This team includes a Clinical Manager, Admin Assistant, Receptionist/Scheduler, second Clinical Supervisor, Mental Health Counsellors, Substance Abuse Counsellors, an Indigenous Cultural Support Worker, Clinical Assistant, Psychologist, Expressive Arts Therapists, and Case Manager.

Who can apply: Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)

Applicants must possess:

• The minimum level of education acceptable is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in one of the core mental health disciplines (i.e. social work, psychology)
• Minimum 6-10 years of mental health counselling experience is required
• Must be registered and in good standing with a college recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007 and/or must be registered within a year after commencing employment
• Must have clinical experience working with children, youth, adults and families
• Must have clinical experience working with complex cases, concurrent disorders, trauma, high risk behaviours etc.
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience is preferred
• Must have a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with mental health education
• Proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, be adaptable, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced and ever changing environment
• Highly skilled in building relationships with internal staff, external customers, and communities
• Experience and understanding of First Nations culture, history, the geographic realities and social
• Experience working with First Nations people and in northern communities an asset
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor counsellors to ensure consistent application of organizational policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, clinical procedures, performance expectations, productivity benchmarks, and standards of their positions
• Assess clinical records (i.e. session notes, assessments, intervention, treatment plans) to ensure clients receive the necessary level of care
• Ensure documentation meets requirements; provide feedback and address any issues
• Make sure Counsellors are sufficiently providing case management
• Make sure there is timely response, active involvement and thorough documentation for all high-risk cases
• Ensure accountability for case files and any legal/ethical issues are dealt with in a timely manner
• Maintain a tracking system of high risk clients to ensure that service is being provided
• Conduct weekly individual supervision meetings to review referrals and all cases; for accountability, discussion, planning and direction
• Enter clinical direction provided to supervisees into electronic mental health records
• Promote the development of counselling skills/approaches through evaluations and feedback
• Guide supervisees to use best practices/develop creative interventions to help clients
• Provide crisis intervention support and facilitate group debriefing
• Provide standard orientation to new direct reports
• Schedule the work of direct reports
• Establish and maintain working relationships with communities through updating the community resource profiles, reviewing community mental health data, and supporting community specific mental health programming
• Collect data and analyze against productivity and quality benchmarks and efficiencies
• Submit summary reports on each supervision meeting held with Counsellors and other reports as requested by the Clinical Manager (e.g. for funders, Senior Management)
• Maintain a tracking system for all discharges and ensure follow-up plans are actioned within mandated area
• Ensure adequate coverage for services is maintained participating in the hiring process
• Perform probationary and annual performance appraisals
• Conduct regular staff meetings as per policy
• Regular supervision with Clinical Manager for consultation on supervisees, own performance, and to discuss any issues
• Submission of reports prior to supervision with Clinical Manager for review and discussion
• Work with the Clinical Manager and Director of Treatment Services to ensure staff training needs are addressed and train as requested
• Document and address any staffing issues; carrying out disciplinary action requirements
• Other administrative duties as required

SLFNHA currently \xe2\x80\x9cStrongly Recommends\xe2\x80\x9d COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com or apply online at https://www.slfnha.com/careers

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.
For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children\'s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com

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