Clinical Supervisor - Supportive Housing

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with substance use and concurrent mental health issues. We recognize the role that trauma, marginalization, and oppression play in impacting the wellbeing of those we serve. Grounded in the Therapeutic Community model of treatment, the agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society

As a member of the Clinical Leadership Team, the Clinical Supervisor – Supportive Housing is accountable for providing clinical direction and oversight, program planning, programming, recruitment support and direct supervision of staff working in the Permanent Supportive Housing program, in Guelph.

This role will work collaboratively with the Clinical Leadership team in support of the Agency's Supportive Housing programs. Previous experience with supportive housing interventions is essential to this role; experience in community-based work is an asset.

Role Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Location:

Guelph-Wellington

Number of Vacancies: 1

• Monday to Friday (days), with evening and weekend work required on a rotational/regular to supervise and support staff teams (the Clinical Supervisor will adjust their schedule so that they are working a minimum of 2 evenings and 2 weekend shifts per month);
• Additional flexibility may be required to provide support to the staff teams this role supervises
• Participation in a mandatory clinical 'on call' rotation is also required, as a shared responsibility of the Clinical Leadership team

• Enhanced vacation entitlement for all staff
• Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
• Paid wellness days
• RRSP matching incentive
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available
• Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment - professional development opportunities available

• Completion of a BSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
• Minimum of 1 years’ direct clinical work with individuals experiencing addiction and concurrent mental health issues required
• Registration with a professional college (i.e. OCSWSSW or CRPO) an asset
• Previous experience in supportive housing interventions mandatory
• Experience providing clinical supervision and team leadership
• Strong knowledge of addictions theory and practice, withdrawal management, peer-based service delivery, and current best practices – particularly concurrent and trauma-informed
• Experience in community-based work a strong asset
• Knowledge of ABI, developmental issues, medical complexity an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
• Certified Addictions Counsellor or equivalent would be an asset
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Valid G driver’s license and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Own transportation/reliable vehicle required
• Must be able to attend work (travel to 24-7 Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call

• Oversee Permanent Supportive Housing staff including:
  • Supporting professional development of clinical staff through routine supervision
• Providing coaching, feedback, mentoring, and targeted use of supervision as required
• Complete probationary and annual performance appraisals for all supervises in consultation with Clinical Manager – Supportive Housing
• Administrative management including oversight of case noting, service events, reporting and target achievement

• Participate in new staff recruitment in conjunction with the HR Manager and the Clinical Manager – Supportive Housing
• Build and maintain high performance teams

• Guide clinical decision-making and manage high-risk situations
• Provide on call support and crisis supervision on “off hours”, on a rotational basis, as required
• Facilitate team meetings
• Participate in team and portfolio meetings
• Support and enhance a culture of openness and mutual respect within and across teams

• Attend monthly…