Clinician

Mcmancalgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinician to join their Mental Health Team. This role focuses on delivering innovative mental health support, facilitating DBT skills training, and providing direct counseling to individuals and families. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing a client-centered approach to foster growth and resilience in those they serve. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive workplace where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the community. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Extensive benefit plan

Vision and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

100% employer contribution pension plan

Three weeks of vacation

Flexible schedule

12 personal days off per year

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in a relevant field and regulated under Alberta’s Health Professions Act.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support through individual and group therapy.
• Facilitate DBT Skills Training groups for teens and young adults.
• Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources.

Skills

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Critical Thinking

Cultural Sensitivity

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Master’s degree in Counselling

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

CLINICIAN

Full Time Permanent

(Internal/External)

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary and Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 4100 children, youth, adults and families annually. We support children, youth, adults and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive. McMan exists because we believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.

McMan is recruiting for a CLINICIAN to join our Mental Health Team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about mental health, dedicated to their own personal growth, thrives on connecting with others and has fun delivering mental health support in creative ways. This clinician will enjoy facilitating groups and have a strong interest and existing knowledge base of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This clinician must possess creativity, critical thinking skills and an ‘out of the box’ approach to problem solving. Clinicians will a part of program teams, providing direct counseling for individuals and families through a client centered, strength-based approach. This role will also be responsible for providing clinical consultation to agency staff, critical incident and crisis debriefing, as well as sharing their expertise through educational presentations for agency staff and caregivers. The clinician will also be expected to facilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training groups.

Key aspects of this role include:

• Providing clinical support through direct and indirect modes of practices including individual therapy, group therapy and staff consultation.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation as per program expectations, organizational policy, accreditation and professional standards.
• Reflect and integrate McMan’s service delivery model which encompasses; Trauma Informed Practice, Natural Supports Framework and a Relational Approach in clinical practice and modality.
• Facilitate DBT Skills Training groups for teens and young adults.
• As required, participate in wrap-around teams to provide clinical support and perspective.
• Provide clinical consultation for program staff to support client goal attainment and crisis response.
• Provide grief and loss debriefing for staff teams and caregivers as required.
• Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources and services when applicable.
• Provide counselling support delivery through a culturally sensitive and inclusive lens.
• Work from a collaborative team-based approach to achieve program and client outcomes as applicable
• Respond and report emergency and crisis situations following appropriate procedures, ensuring the safety and security of self and clients.
• Participate in program evaluation, accreditation and quality assurance processes.
• Work from a flexible schedule to meet client, program and organizational needs.
• Ability to assess risk (suicide and self-harm) and support youth and families through the crisis.
• Manage workload, multiple priorities and administrative responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Provide staff and client training on relevant topics.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Reflect and demonstrate the organizations vision, mission and goals in your work.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Complete and maintain all professional standards and trainings related to the position.
• Understand and act in accordance with the legislation, policies, standards and procedures of the program and organization.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with colleagues across all agency programs, as well as external stakeholders to foster consistency and collaboration of services.
• Develop an understanding of all agency programs and how clinical needs and services can exist within each.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of records.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Master’s level degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work and be regulated under the Alberta’s Health Professions Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Minimum of three years’ related experience working with children youth and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with culturally diverse clients.
• DBT Skills Training certification preferred
• A current (no more than 6 months old) Police/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention check.
• Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends
• Have a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance

McMan provides a solid blend of an extensive benefit plan, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With three weeks of vacation, a flexible schedule, and access to 12 personal days off per year, the organization encourages a work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity

McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including candidates from diverse and indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.

If you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now.If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan.

Salary Range:$78,589- $87,762

Closing Date:May 16, 2024

Submit To:https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/mental health/38410

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.