Clinical Lead, Family Intervention

Bissell Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Staff events

Job summary

Bissell Centre seeks a Clinical Lead, Family Intervention to oversee clinical services within the Family Intervention program in Edmonton. The role guides high-need cases and ensures interventions align with professional social work ethics and best practices.

You will lead care planning, supervise risk assessments, and coordinate a wrap-around approach with community partners to support families toward stability and improved outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• 3-5 years of direct clinical experience performing psychosocial assessments and developing multidisciplinary care plans.
• Proven experience in a clinical setting with multi-disciplinary care plans and high-acuity caseloads.
• Experience with addictions, mental health, disabilities in the social service sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical guidance across the program to ensure interventions are evidence-based and trauma-informed.
• Lead development, implementation, and review of multidisciplinary care plans, ensuring goals and standards are met.
• Act as the primary lead for high-acuity cases, coordinating intensive support for participants with complex needs.
• Conduct ongoing clinical risk assessments and implement safety plans to address crises and stability.
• Facilitate communication between service providers, community partners, and internal teams for wrap-around care.
• Coordinate caseload reviews and case conferences as needed.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Care plan development

High-acuity case management

Risk assessment

Education

ACSW registration

Job description

Who We Are?

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for a Clinical Lead, Family Intervention to join our dedicated Family Intervention Services team as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty. If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

How You’ll Make an Impact?

The Clinical Lead, Family Intervention is responsible for the clinical oversight of all participants within the Family Intervention program, ensuring that every intervention is grounded in professional standards and therapeutic best practices. This role leads the development and rigorous monitoring of care planning and adherence, ensuring that service delivery remains aligned with established participant goals.

Specializing in complex case management, the Clinical Lead, Family Intervention provides direct intervention and strategic coordination for high-needs cases, bridging the gap between clinical assessment and integrated community support.

• Provide expert clinical guidance across the program to ensure all participant interventions are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and aligned with professional social work ethics.
• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of multi-disciplinary care plans, ensuring strict adherence to treatment goals and service standards.
• Act as the primary lead for high-acuity cases, navigating complex psychosocial factors and coordinating intensive support for participants with multi-faceted needs.
• Conduct ongoing clinical risk assessments and implement safety plans to proactively address crisis situations and ensure participant stability.
• Facilitate communication between service providers, community partners, and internal teams to ensure seamless, wrap-around approach to participant care.
• Coordinate caseload reviews and case conferences as needed.

What You’ll Bring?

• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• 3-5 years of direct clinical experience, specifically performing psychosocial assessments and developing multi-disciplinary care plans.
• Proven experience in a clinical setting, specifically in managing multi-disciplinary care plans and high-acuity caseloads.
• Demonstrated ability to perform clinical psychosocial assessments and risk screenings.
• Experience working with addictions, mental health, disabilities in the social service sector is considered an asset

Why Choose Bissell Centre?

At Bissell Centre, we believe meaningful work starts with a supportive and inclusive culture. We value individuality, are guided by strong values, and are committed to supporting staff growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that reflects our commitment, including:

• Paid Vacation of 3 weeks upon hire and 4 weeks after one-year continuous service with Bissell Centre.
• Health Maintenance Days (in addition to vacation)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Health Spending Account
• Life insurance and ADD for you and your dependents
• Benefits coverage during maternity/parental leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (supporting mental and physical wellbeing)
• Staff events, committees and celebrations
• Exclusive employee discounts, including TELUS and Bell mobility plans, recreation centre memberships, Costco membership, CIBC banking perks, Perkopolis, Fresh Prep, and more
• Paid time off for optional general holidays

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bissell Centre is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity within our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Bissell Centre is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, in accordance with provincially and federally legislated protected grounds.

Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026