Clinical Manager

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness is proud to be recognized across Southwestern Ontario as a trusted leader in children’s mental health. We are the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System planning in our region. We’ve been here for families, for more than 60 years, offering innovative care and support for children and youth who are facing emotional and behavioural challenges. 

 

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, we are funded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community. 

 

Position Summary: 

Are you ready to shape the future of child and youth mental health services in a dynamic, people-first organization? Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Clinical Manager provides leadership in clinical supervision to health professionals working in interdisciplinary teams delivering community-based and intensive mental health programs and services. Our compassionate and experienced staff provide high quality mental health treatment to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs using a trauma informed approach.

The Clinical Manager will have a strong commitment to quality and will plan, implement, and evaluate clinical programs and services, participate in quality improvement projects, and collaborate with community partners to build a responsive system for children, youth, and families requiring mental health treatment and supports.   

Education/Training/Experience: 

• A master’s degree in social work or a related field. 

• Preferred 5 years of experience providing clinical supervision within children’s mental health services. 

• Member in good standing with a regulated professional college recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO, OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CPBAO, CPSO). 

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a unionized environment, including implementation of human resource policies and practices.  

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support high-performing interdisciplinary teams while serving as a clinical resource and mentor.  

• Experience in team leadership, change management, and quality improvement initiatives.  

• Strong knowledge of program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.  

• French-English proficiency or other languages is an asset. 

• Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams). 

 

Role and Responsibilities:   

• Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of individualized service and treatment plans for children, youth, and families receiving services within assigned programs. 

• Provides clinical leadership, coaching, and supervision to both direct and indirect reports. 

• Provides operational and clinical coverage as required for direct service workers. 

• Leads program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure services remain responsive to the evolving needs of children, youth, and families.  

• Participates in and promotes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery.  

• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with community partners to coordinate integrated supports and resources.  

• Represents the organization through active participation in internal committees, community networks, and inter-agency collaborations.  

 

Requirements: 

• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle     

• Specialized training in a variety of treatment modalities that are consistent and integrated within Vanier’s Service Delivery Framework 

• 2 Step TB test 

• Broad Record Check 

 

Schedule: 

• 35-hour work week 

• Monday- Friday 

• Participates in on call rotation after 6 months of employment (approximately once every 8 weeks)  

 

Benefits: 

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 

• Extended Health Care 

• Dental Plan 

• Vision Care 

• Disability & Life Insurance 

• Employee & Family Assistance Program 

• Starting at 4 Weeks Vacation  

• Statutory Holidays, including a Float Day 

• Free On-Site Parking 

 

Please note that Vanier does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. 

Existing Vacancy

Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply. 

Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve. 

While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.