Clinical Team Leader - Crisis Services

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Winnipeg seeks an experienced mental health professional specializing in crisis response. The role requires 4-5 years of clinical experience and comprehensive knowledge of crisis intervention processes, particularly for clients in mental health crises. Bilingual (French/English) candidates are preferred. Join us to make a difference in the community's health care.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years clinical experience in mental health, including crisis response.
• Experience in acute care mental health is an asset.
• 3 years' supervisory experience in a unionized, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response services in French.
• Develop and deliver education and training sessions.
• Collaborate with multi-sectoral partners.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide intervention

Mental health assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant health discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• 4-5 years clinical experience in mental health, with experience in the provision of crisis response services required.
• Experience in acute care mental health considered an asset.
• 3 years’ experience in supervisory and managing in a unionized and interdisciplinary team environment.
• Experience developing and delivering education and training sessions.
• Demonstrated experience in working with multi-sectoral partnerships: in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations, including the ability to facilitate, collaborate and resolve conflict.

The Crisis Response Centre has a mandate to provide service in French; preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant health discipline from an accredited education institution – BSW, BScPN, BN, RN, RPN, OT or related health degree required.
• Master’s preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Eligibility for registration in area of professional practice required.
• Must be able to physically access and work in a variety of community environments.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Crisis Response System in the Winnipeg Health Region/Shared Health and advanced expertise in Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, and mental health assessment processes specific crisis response services.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Evidence-Based Practice, including current knowledge of best practices in the area of mental health crisis response systems and service provision.
• Clinical knowledge and experience in the area of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and the related implications for clinical practice with clients with this diagnosis.
• Ability to work independently with an interdisciplinary, intersectoral and intrasectoral context.
• Ability to handle sensitive system level issues in a multi-level service system with professionalism.
• Working knowledge of legislative acts governing healthcare, and specific knowledge of the Manitoba Mental Health Act, as it relates to service provision to clients in mental health crisis.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.