The Manager, Infant & Early Mental Health will lead the Maternal and Infant Mental Health (MIMH) and EarlyON teams and be responsible for the overall planning, direction, and implementation of relationship-focused therapeutic activities to children 0-6 and their caregivers in the community. The Manager will foster a comprehensive continuum of mental health services for infants, young children, and their families, aimed at strengthening family systems, supporting early development, and enhancing family resilience.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology, and registered and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or College of Psychologist of Ontario and or College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO)
- At least 5 years work experience working in a community-based setting, providing child development support to families, including two years of direct clinical experience in providing therapy services to young children and their families is preferred
- At least 3 years' experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team, preferably in a unionized setting, including familiarity with labour relations collective bargaining agreements, and union protocols
- Certification in Infant Early Mental Health or training specific to infant mental health interventions is preferred
- Ability to establish, and coach staff to establish, supportive, trusting relationships with young children and their caregivers
- Experience in human resource management, including recruitment, training and performance management
- Knowledge of and Experience facilitating groups and therapy models such as CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and trauma-informed and attachment-based models
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and standards, such as those from CCA or similar organizations
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems creatively and effectively coupled with empathy and compassion is highly valued
- Experience in financial management, grant-writing and securing funding from various sources
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit, and community members
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
