Clinical Team Leader - Intake and Assessment

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a dedicated clinical leader to oversee centralized intake services for mental health and addiction. This role involves providing clinical supervision, developing programs, and ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mental health settings, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across various sectors. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on the community's mental health and well-being.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years clinical experience in mental health/addiction.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Centralized Intake.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Clinical Therapeutic Interventions

Program Development

Education and Training

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Knowledge of Mental Health Laws

Education

Post-secondary degree in health discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Requisition ID: 380586

PositionNumber: 20055922

Posting End Date:May 14, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health

Department / Unit: Mental Health & Addict - Cetralized Int

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 05/19/2025 - 05/06/2026

Reason for Term: Personal Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $40.552 , $42.013 , $43.789 , $45.372 , $47.163 , $48.966 , $50.943 , $52.917 , $55.038

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

The Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions provide a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health services, social services and community sectors, Shared Health Mental Health and Addiction strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities, to improve access and coordination to minimize the impact of mental health and addiction issues for individuals and families and to work towards the sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.

Shared Health Mental Health and Addiction, Access, Intake, Assessment and Coordination (AIAC) provides a central single access point for individuals and families looking for support in the areas of mental health and problematic substance use. Access, Intake, Assessment and Coordination is a new and evolving area within Shared Health Mental Health and Addiction and the incumbent will be required to possess necessary skills to support system and process changes.

Main Function
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Access, Intake, Assessment, Coordination, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Centralized Intake for Shared Health Mental Health and Addiction (Child, Youth and Adult) including:

• Clinical Leadership and Coordination.
• Clinical Therapeutic Interventions.
• Clinical Supervision and Collaboration.
• Program Development and Practice Standards.
• Education and Training.

Experience

• 4-5 years clinical experience in mental health/addiction, with intake and assessment experience in the provision intake services for both adult and child & adolescent systems.
• 3 years’ experience in leading and supervising in a unionized and interdisciplinary team environment.
• 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.
• Clinical knowledge and experience in the area of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
• Experience developing and delivering education and training sessions.
• Experience with case conceptualization and clinical consultation.

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

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated mid-level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Provincial Mental Health and Addiction service system and intake and assessment services.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, including current knowledge of best practices in the area of mental health and addiction intake and assessment.
• 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

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives, and partner organizations are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for travel within the province.
  

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 selectthe "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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.