Supervisor, Children's Mental Health Services

The Pod Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a compassionate Supervisor for Children's Mental Health Services. This role involves overseeing school-based programs and summer camps, ensuring high quality and safety standards, while supporting staff development in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree and relevant supervisory experience, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and be committed to promoting mental health support for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Eligibility for professional regulatory body membership is needed.
• Minimum five years experience in child & youth services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and evaluation of school-based mental health services.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed in all programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in counselling related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

MS Teams

Job description

ADAPTABLE ● EMPATHETIC ● EMPOWER ● HANDS-ON ● COLLABORATIVE

OVERVIEW

A compassionate community organization that offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for children under the age of 12 and their families. The organization is dedicated to achieving positive, measurable outcomes for clients through ongoing evaluation, research, and the use of evidence-based practices. It is also committed to providing inclusive and equitable services, delivering culturally responsive care that supports positive mental health and wellbeing, either directly or through referrals to community partners.

MISSION

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Supervisor, Children's Mental Health Services to oversee our client's school-based mental health programs and summer camp services. This is a leadership opportunity for someone dedicated to advancing mental health support for children in both educational and recreational settings.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place an empathetic, adaptable, and collaborative Supervisor, Children's Mental Health Services

PRIORITIES:

Program Oversight

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school-based mental health services in collaboration with schools, families, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery and quality of summer camp programming with a focus on therapeutic engagement, child safety, and social-emotional development.
• Ensure all services align with the Centre’s mission, values, policies, and clinical best practices.
• Monitor staffing needs and supervise staff assigned to both school-based and camp programs.

Staff Supervision & Support

• Provide regular clinical and administrative supervision to child and youth workers and other program staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training coordination, and support staff in professional growth.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure health and safety protocols are strictly followed in school and camp settings.
• Oversee proper incident reporting, crisis management, and safety planning, including physical intervention practices where required.

Quality Assurance & Program Evaluation

• Monitor program outcomes, client feedback, and implement continuous quality improvement practices.
• Support goal-oriented treatment planning and track service effectiveness.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with schools, parents, and community partners to promote early intervention and mental health education.
• Represent CCMHC in relevant community forums and maintain a positive professional presence.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE:

• Master’s degree in counselling related discipline (M.Ed., MSW, MA).
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Eligibility for membership in an appropriate professional regulatory body (College of Registered Psychotherapists or College of Social Work).
• Minimum five years experience in the field of child & youth services.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Evidence of cultural competence in supervision, teamwork, and leadership ability.
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Formal training or comprehensive understanding of Lean methodology and/or change management (considered an asset).
• Computer literacy with all Microsoft Office programs. The ability to work in a MS Teams environment (i.e.: Excel, Word, etc.) is essential.
• Aptitude for working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Valid driver’s license, adequate insurance, and access to a vehicle required.
• Bilingual capacity (not required, however, considered an asset).

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity,diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.