Clinical Team Lead

Eskasoni Mental Health Services is dedicated to providing culturally appropriate, community based, high-quality mental health and addiction services. We thrive to achieve excellence in mental health and addiction services by working both independently, as a team, and holistically as a community. Our employees enjoy a casual work environment, opportunities for development, and a real opportunity to make a difference. Reporting to our Mental Health Director, we are seeking a Clinical Team Lead with strong leadership and clinical skills, to enhance the well being of our clients, and our team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality client care and implement best practices and guidelines to ensure that clinical standards are maintained
• Function as both a clinical lead and therapist within a multidisciplinary team and provide consultation on complex cases
• Provide clinical oversight and support for Clinical Team, including but not limited to; Psychologists, Clinicians, Behaviorists, Recreation Therapists and Cultural Support
• Lead clinical meetings and relay pertinent information to Clinical Team members in a timely manner
• Provide direct clinical support services, including screening, assessment, intervention and crisis assessment, counseling, therapeutic intervention, consultation, knowledge transfer and treatment services
• Demonstrate ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and practice within the standards of their licensing and regulatory body
• Maintain excellent communication and effective working relationships with Mental Health Director, patients, providers, clinical and administrative team
• Various research initiatives

Requirements:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology. Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the N.S. Social Workers, or Psychological governing and licensing Board.
• Experience working with children and youth and/or openness to be trained to provide services to children and youth considered an asset
• Experience working with autism spectrum disorder considered an asset
• Ability to speak Mi’kmaq considered an asset
• Knowledge of Traditional Mi’kmaw approach to Health and Wellness also considered an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check
• Child abuse registry check

Term: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits: A comprehensive benefit package including extended health, life, and disability insurance as well as a generous pension plan provided.

Please forward a resume for the attention of: Maxine Stevens, HR Officer

Deadline on or before 4pm on December 30, 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eskasoni, NS B1W 1K3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person