Clinical Supervisor, Addiction Programs

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, ADDICTION PROGRAMS (24-R386)

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Status: Full Time
Department: Smith Youth
Site: Sister Margaret Smith Centre
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Shifts: Days
Annual Salary: $96,146.70 – $120,182.40

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Sister Margaret Smith Centre is a Regional provider of client-centered care including addiction programs that offer education, prevention, live-in and outpatient services for individuals with problematic substance use and/or gambling.

The Sister Margaret Smith Centre is currently accepting applications for a full-time Supervisor position within Addiction Serivces, focusing on the Youth Addiction Treatment Program. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the various services and teams and providing clinical supervision for multi-disciplinary staff. The Supervisor represents the program in system and community planning activities in collaboration with partner agencies. This position requires excellent leadership, team-building and communication skills, as well as current expertise in substance abuse theory, child and adolescent development, children’s mental health and systems theory.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
– Minimum Undergraduate degree in Social Work or equivalent
– Current registration with a professional college or professional regulatory body
– Specialized training as related to the field is preferred
– Significant clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions and experience working with community partnerships
– Demonstrated experience at a supervisory level for both live-in and outpatient programs, including therapeutic counselling with crisis management is required

Skills/Abilities:
– Sound decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
– Demonstrated leadership, supervision/management, and problem-solving skills
– Excellent interpersonal communication and team-building skills
– Demonstrated use of initiative, flexibility and effective adaptation to change
– Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making
– Excellent computer and organizational skills
– Knowledge of relevant legislation (Health Care Consent Act, Occupational Health and Safety)

Assets:

– Experience working within a unionized environment a desirable asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must maintain registration of Professional College in good standing
• Ability to work irregular hours
• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

St. Joseph’s Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.