Clinical Supervisor

The role supports the clinical operations at the Psychiatric Adult Services (PAS) and may provide covering support at times to other ambulatory FMC AMH programs. Psychiatric Adult Services supports clients referred from FMC and RGH Emergency department who present with mood and anxiety related disorders. PAS provides time limited treatment through psychiatric care, individual therapy and group therapy as needed. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the successful applicant will be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment services. This is a leadership position that works collaboratively and in consultation with the Unit Manager and medical lead. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day clinical programming and regularly meets with clinicians to review cases including assigning cases within the department. Participates in the evaluation of the program/service for efficiency and clinical outcomes. Provides clinical consultation and supervision to team members and other A&MH services. Monitors documentation and assessments ensure professional and organizational standards are maintained. Facilitates staff development and educational opportunities. Development and implementation of orientation to new staff. Works collaboratively to facilitate the continual review and evaluation of clinical practice and program effectiveness. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide clinical supervision for a discipline, practice area or service sector supporting clinicians to provide excellence in professional practice and enable quality, patient and family-centered care. In this clinical leadership role, you will provide clinical supervision to staff providing addiction and/or mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. This role involves supervision related to a range of assessment, mental health (psychosocial and psychological interventions), and other activities. You will be required to supervise regulated staff requiring supervision to meet the regulatory requirements for practice, and/or to unregulated staff providing the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention. This may include observing clinical sessions, reviewing clinical documentation and written reports, conducting team case consultations and offering support, and providing guidance and direction to clinical staff with challenging and urgent cases in a timely manner. In your role, you may work with members of the interdisciplinary team, psychiatrists and community partners in support of effective professional and collaborative practice. You may contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of mental health treatment services in a hospital setting or community. You may also identify and address gaps in clinical practice as well as facilitate addressing of system level gaps and risk management issues. You may provide support to leadership in the hiring, orientation and performance evaluation of clinical staff.

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Active or eligible for full registration (not provisional) with the applicable regulatory college. A minimum of 5 years' experience in providing mental health assessment and intervention, including restricted activity of psychosocial intervention.

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated clinical experience and excellence in individual, family and group therapy in an addiction and mental health setting. Experience within the last 3 years providing formal supervision or mentorship to students or colleagues of similar discipline. Extensive training and experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with a severe and persistent mental illness required. Clinical skills necessary to support and supervise advanced practitioners with frontline care. Experience in developing and facilitating educational opportunities for staff and other stakeholder. Comprehensive knowledge of Calgary zone Addiction and Mental Health resources and have an ability to confidently connect clients to those resources required.

Minimum 3 years’ experience providing supervision/mentorship, demonstrating innovative clinical leadership in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to facilitate and co-facilitate complex groups for acutely mentally ill patients with experience in delivery of psychotherapeutic groups. Experience with facilitating and developing group programming. Ability to effectively participate in planning and implementation of projects related to achieving portfolio goals and objectives.