The Manager of Mental Health 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. The role will lead the Maternal and Infant Mental Health (MIMH) and EarlyON teams and is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and implementation of relationship-focused therapeutic activities to children 0-6 and their caregivers in our community.
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
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
