Mental Health Program Manager

OVERVIEW

A leading organization recognized for its commitment to providing youth with the resources and services to help them achieve independence and growth.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. All team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders, ensuring a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Mental Health Manager will support youth by providing case management and supportive counselling to youth in the Emergency Youth Shelters and Outreach Services. Using a Client Centred approach and the Housing First for Youth philosophy, the candidate will lead and inspire youth towards positive change.

PRIORITIES

• 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 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.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• MSW, BSW, or Degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Postgraduate certificate in mental health and addictions 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 in 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 within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework.
• Demonstrated diversity and cultural competence; 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 agency's policy.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.