Position Summary
Interior Health has an exciting Permanent Full Time opportunity now available for a Team Leader, Mental Health & Substance Use in Castlegar, B.C.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced mental health professional with experience in a leadership capacity and with the ability to form strong relationships to join our team.
What Will You Work On?
This team lead will supervise the new multi-disciplinary Complex Care team. The team will work at the site of the residence and will outreach from there.
A team leader with community Mental Health & Substance Use is responsible for the day to day operation and clinical supervision of staff in the specific programs. The team lead will provide program support, liaise with community partners and mentor and support clinical staff in the program.
The Team Leader provides line leadership, supervision, clinical support, service delivery level problem solving to multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use teams, and direct client care as required.
The Team Leader works to deliver high quality, client focused programs across the continuum of community services and provides liaison to local agencies and other service providers. The Team Leader is also responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical practice to ensure quality client care outcomes.
Shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
How Will You Make an Impact?
Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.
Mental health professionals are able to improve the outlook for people who may feel hopeless and lost as well as improve the navigation of services for families.
How Will We Help You Grow?
The Team Leader will be a part of a supportive team and will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of all community based Mental Health & Substance Use services. In addition, the team lead will have the opportunity to support a larger vision of substance use services. There is ongoing opportunity to mentorship and education.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary, and generous vacation entitlement after your first year of employment.
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
A Master’s Degree (from an accredited educational institution) in a social or behavioral science field relevant to the position.
Four years recent related experience including experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in the clinical specialty of the assigned area.
One year recent experience in a leadership capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current valid BC driver’s license.
**Please upload copy of Master's Degree and valid DL.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.