About the role
We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead our School-Based Mental Health Programs. This position is ideal for a clinical professional who brings strong leadership skills, demonstrated program development experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency partnership model. The Program Manager will oversee a dedicated team of early career managers and clinical staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery within a fast-paced school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Management
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the School-Based Mental Health Programs.
- Supervise entry-level managers, clinical practitioners, and support staff, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
- Ensure program performance aligns with agency goals and partnership agreements.
Clinical Oversight
- Offer clinical guidance, case consultation, and practice leadership to staff.
- Support adherence to clinical best practices, ethical standards, and evidence-informed approaches.
- Collaborate with school partners to respond to emerging clinical needs within the student population.
Partnership & Collaboration
- Work effectively within a formal partnership structure involving education, health, and community agencies.
- Represent the program at partnership tables, agency committees, and community meetings.
- Build strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, and system partners to ensure program integration and responsiveness.
Program Development & Quality Improvement
- Demonstrate leadership in developing, enhancing, and implementing program initiatives.
- Lead evaluation activities, monitor outcomes, and use data to drive improvement.
- Identify service gaps and propose innovative solutions that align with the needs of students, families, and schools.
Documentation, Reporting & Communication
- Write and edit program documentation including reports, proposals, communications, and evaluations with clarity and precision.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, accreditation standards, and funder requirements.
- Maintain effective documentation systems and oversee reporting deadlines.
Agency & System Leadership
- Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, committees, and leadership discussions.
- Participate actively in both agency and education-system leadership forums.
- Support strategic planning and organizational priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree preferred in social work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related mental health field (equivalencies will be considered).
- Registration is in good standing with the appropriate professional college if applicable (e.g., ACSW, CAP, CCPA).
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in child, youth, or family mental health.
- Minimum 2–3 years of management/ leadership/supervisory experience, ideally within a school-based, community mental health, or clinical setting.
- Demonstrated experience supervising both new managers and frontline clinicians.
- Proven track record in program development and implementation.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for reports, proposals, and program documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Experience working within collaborative or integrated service partnerships is an asset.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communicator and relationship-builder.
- Solution-focused, organized, and able to perform under deadlines.
- Approachable leader who provides structure, clarity, and support.
- Innovative thinker with a commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.
Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
About Wood's Homes
Wood's Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children's mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 40+ programs and services for 20,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.
We Never Say No. We Never Give Up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.
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About the role
We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead our School-Based Mental Health Programs. This position is ideal for a clinical professional who brings strong leadership skills, demonstrated program development experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency partnership model. The Program Manager will oversee a dedicated team of early career managers and clinical staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery within a fast-paced school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Management
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the School-Based Mental Health Programs.
- Supervise entry-level managers, clinical practitioners, and support staff, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
- Ensure program performance aligns with agency goals and partnership agreements.
Clinical Oversight
- Offer clinical guidance, case consultation, and practice leadership to staff.
- Support adherence to clinical best practices, ethical standards, and evidence-informed approaches.
- Collaborate with school partners to respond to emerging clinical needs within the student population.
Partnership & Collaboration
- Work effectively within a formal partnership structure involving education, health, and community agencies.
- Represent the program at partnership tables, agency committees, and community meetings.
- Build strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, and system partners to ensure program integration and responsiveness.
Program Development & Quality Improvement
- Demonstrate leadership in developing, enhancing, and implementing program initiatives.
- Lead evaluation activities, monitor outcomes, and use data to drive improvement.
- Identify service gaps and propose innovative solutions that align with the needs of students, families, and schools.
Documentation, Reporting & Communication
- Write and edit program documentation including reports, proposals, communications, and evaluations with clarity and precision.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, accreditation standards, and funder requirements.
- Maintain effective documentation systems and oversee reporting deadlines.
Agency & System Leadership
- Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, committees, and leadership discussions.
- Participate actively in both agency and education-system leadership forums.
- Support strategic planning and organizational priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree preferred in social work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related mental health field (equivalencies will be considered).
- Registration is in good standing with the appropriate professional college if applicable (e.g., ACSW, CAP, CCPA).
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in child, youth, or family mental health.
- Minimum 2–3 years of management/ leadership/supervisory experience, ideally within a school-based, community mental health, or clinical setting.
- Demonstrated experience supervising both new managers and frontline clinicians.
- Proven track record in program development and implementation.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for reports, proposals, and program documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Experience working within collaborative or integrated service partnerships is an asset.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communicator and relationship-builder.
- Solution-focused, organized, and able to perform under deadlines.
- Approachable leader who provides structure, clarity, and support.
- Innovative thinker with a commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.
Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
About Wood's Homes
Wood's Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children's mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 40+ programs and services for 20,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.
We Never Say No. We Never Give Up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.