Description
LOCATION: System-Wide Responsibility
HOURS: 7.0 hrs/day (35 hrs/week)
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union
This full-time position is with an Equal Opportunity Employer on a calendar year basis and offers a wide range of assignments in a smoke-free environment. The Board operates 2 administration buildings and 20 facilities in 13 communities covering 7851 square kilometers for the welfare of 4,580 pupils. For more information visit our web site at
JOB SUMMARY: In keeping with directions outlined in the Ontario Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board is seeking a Mental Health Leader to coordinate, align, and implement a School Board Mental Health Strategy. In addition to providing leadership within the Board and community in the area of school mental health, this individual will serve as a liaison with Provincial Mental Health Initiatives, and will monitor and share our implementation progress and learning. Moreover, the Mental Health Leader will support district capacity building for mental health services and support in schools, evidence informed practice, and system navigation. The Leader will report to the Superintendent responsible for Mental Health and Wellness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for providing social work services and programs, including therapeutic counselling and consultation and capacity building, on a Board-wide basis at designated schools
- Lead the coordination, alignment, and implementation of mental health, wellness, and addiction strategy as part of collaborative multidisciplinary educational services program team
- Leads clinical co-supervision with social workers and provides input on performance
- Develops, monitors, and reports on performance targets and service levels; identifies operational risks; completes program/service reviews; and develops recommendations and action plans
- Participates in clinical meetings, system-wide program planning, evaluation meetings, and meetings with internal supervisor (superintendent) and external peer supervisor/ SMHO coach
- Provides crisis intervention during safety and security emergencies and is primary point of contact for staff and monitors calls frequently through the day
- Acts as liaison for provincial mental health initiatives (School Mental Health Ontario), collaborates with other mental health leaders across province, shares learning, and provides input to development and implementation of provincial resources
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a graduate degree in Social Work, Clinical/School Psychology, or Psychiatry;
- Registration in the appropriate professional college as required;
- Leadership courses in social service administration
- VTRA level 1 and 2
- ASIST Training 11
- Extensive clinical experience within a school district setting, across the tiers of mental health intervention (promotion, prevention, intervention, crisis, system navigation);
- Fluent understanding of evidence-informed practice, implementation science, and knowledge mobilization in schools;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategy development, coordination, and implementation, in the area of mental health;
- Experience providing and/or facilitating adult learning, professional learning and training;
- Excellent communication, coordination and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment;
- Strong management and supervision skills;
- Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Knowledge of staff evaluation and development processes;
- Knowledgeable of early identification and interventions for Children/Youth Mental Health;
- Excellent presentation skills, including effective use of computer technology;
- Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and to produce exemplary system-level materials;
- Thorough knowledge of current theories and practices related to Mental Health;
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
CLOSING: All interested applicants are invited to submit an updated resume including details of qualifications, experience and professional references.
TO NOTE:
- Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at .
- Applications sent directly to Human Resources will NOT be considered.
- As a condition of employment, new employees to RCCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Bob Schreader - Chairperson
Mark Searson - Director of Education
