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Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin? Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose. Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters, were honored to have received the Canadian NonProfit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help. What We Offer As a communitybased agency, were dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone including our team members. Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions. 4 weeks accrued vacation Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year HOOPP Pension Plan Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program We're looking for a Clinical Team Lead ACTT/EPI to join our Black Health and Social Services Hub. The Team Lead will support the Program Manager in the daytoday operations and clinical delivery of core services offered by a diverse multidisciplinary team supporting Black, African and Caribbean communities. This may include mental health, addictions, nursing, peer support, counselling, and psychotherapy services. We value the diverse experiences of Black, African and Caribbean candidates. We also recognize the importance of allyship and the critical role allies play in affecting change; we encourage these candidates to also apply. This position is structured as a 50% direct client caseload and 50% administrative leadership duties. Status: Permanent fulltime, 37.5 hours per week. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy. Salary: $75,509.31 $89,160.03 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary). Location: This position is based out of our 60 West Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is onsite and/or community based. What you will do Assist with the daytoday operations on the ACTT/EPI team and lead daily team huddles Work with marginalized populations, including those experiencing mental health concerns Support staff in prioritizing client issues and tasks, as needed Support Manager in team meetings including planning, chairing, and following up with actions as appropriate Support Manager in case conferences, including planning, chairing, and following up with actions as necessary Ensure adequate staffing coverage during shifts Escalate staff and clinical issues to the Manager, as appropriate Aid leadership in program development Participate with identifying and organizing training for the program Ensure service data is being collected and recorded regularly; daily reports done in a timely manner Provide support team with training and accuracy with program database Provide back up to the manager, as needed This position is structured as a 50% direct client caseload and 50% administrative leadership duties. This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. What you need to join our team Bachelors degree in health, social services, or related disciplines such as counselling and psychotherapy, social work, or nursing; Masters degree is an asset Registered Health Professional with a College or Association is required Minimum one year of supervision or leadership experience in a clinical or community setting Minimum five years experience in community mental health setting Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with Black, African and Caribbean communities. Strong understanding of the current and historical health inequities experienced by Black, African and Caribbean communities. Demonstrated and practical understanding of antiBlack racism and intersectionality, and various barriers which affect diverse identities Knowledge of local cultural programs and services to refer individuals and families from Black, African and Caribbean communities within the service catchment area. Being knowledgeable in a variety of evidenceinformed treatment modalities including antiBlack racism, antioppression and other culturally sensitive approaches to intervention. Skilled at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate in a culturally sensitive and antioppressive framework Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance abuse, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations. Openness to operate from an antiracist, antioppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework. Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Valid drivers license, automobile in good repair and insurance coverage as required by organizational policy Satisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screening Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, youll not only assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time. Apply Now and EMPOWER your career! Accessibility Statement When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process. Next Steps We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr