INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm

CLINICAL LEAD ADDICTIONS

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Job Status: Permanent

Base office: Muskoka or Parry Sound

Competition #: 8-25

Purpose of the Position: The Addictions Team provides direct clinical services to individuals and their families in need of counselling and case management. The team is responsible for delivering high-quality assessment and individual/group treatment/counselling intervention(s) following best practice recommendations. The Clinical Lead is a senior clinician and leader within the designated service. The Clinical Lead is a leader within the organization. The Clinical Lead provides clinical supervision, operational support, and leadership for the day-to-day operations of designated services, ensuring high quality and consistency of services that supports the mission, vision, core values and principles of the organization under the direction of the Program Manager and policy.

Education and Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications include a masters level post-secondary degree in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, or equivalent degree.
• Current registration and in good standing with one of the following Colleges: College of Nurses Ontario (CNO); College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO); College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO); College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPBAO); College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO); or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Eligibility and application in the process for membership may be considered.
• Clinical consultation and supervision experience, including case conceptualization and documentation preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years full-time experience with mental health and substance use service provision applicable to the requirements of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current best practice as required by the position.
• Knowledge of current provincial addictions and mental health policy applicable to the position.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the practices of addiction counselling and psychotherapy
• Demonstrated experience in providing group, individual and walk-in counselling and psychotherapy
• Practical experience and knowledge working with people with serious mental illnesses and addictions and a commitment to their rights

• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 drivers license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset

• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $38.36 $48.39 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits include: A comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 8-25 by February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3Telephone (705) 645-2262 Online: CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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