Why join CMHA Kenora?
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits

o Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: July 10th, 2025

Safe Bed Program Team Lead
Safe Bed Program

Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch
Job Title: Safe Bed Program Team Lead
Work Location: Safe Bed Program
Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca

Overview:
The Team Leader directs the Safe Bed Program Team to focus on safety, stability and support for individuals in a mental health crisis who are in immediate contact with police but not suitable for incarceration or admission to the hospital. The Team Leader supervises and evaluates the Safe Bed Program Team with appropriate support to ensure excellence in the delivery of respectful, courteous and professional service. Functioning as a practicing clinician on the team, the Team Leader must be registered or licensed in one of the regulated health professions. The Team Leader reports to and is responsible to the Executive Director of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch. The Team Leader is expected to work as a member of a team, is expected to participate in regular supervision by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications:
Post graduate training in a mental health profession (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Health management)
Registration or eligible for registration in a regulated health profession
Assessment/Evaluation Skills
Cultural Competence for Diverse Populations
Extensive knowledge of mental health and mental illness and treatment options
Applied knowledge of community resources and agencies
Networking skills and outreach skills
Ability to provide leadership to a group of colleagues
Time management and priority management skills
Supervisory experience
Highly developed communication skills, ability to encourage and confront
Ability to work independently
Professionalism in performance of duties
Computer literacy
Valid Driver’s License
Criminal Records Check
Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

Duties:

• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Assurance of confidentiality of all client, personnel and organizational records and information
• Provide leadership for program
• Assessment of client needs and mental status and the development of appropriate treatment plans
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of client recovery plans
• Direct the day to day clinical operations of the Safe Bed Program
• Participate in hiring for the team
• Ensure completion of Annual Performance Reviews for team colleagues including goal setting, education and training plans, and self-evaluation is completed by team colleagues
• Report performance deficits to Chief Executive Officer and recommendations for action
• Set agenda for regular team meetings
• Ensure clients of the program are provided with responsive services based upon the Recovery Model
• Responsible for Client Treatment Flow from Initial call to Intake completion and Service Delivery
• Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with policies and procedures of CMHA Kenora Branch
• Carry out and document quality-assurance activities and reviews of program services
• Initiate and maintain collaboration with the Safe Bed Program and relationships with law enforcement and other human service agencies
• Be available for crisis intervention and for emergency staff supervision and consultation which includes support for on-call support for the Safe Bed Program and other internal programs
• identified by the Chief Executive Officer
• Complete file audits on a semi-annual basis, at minimum
• Assist team colleagues by providing debriefing
• Participate in training and educational opportunities
• Maintenance of professional qualifications
• Participation in administrative and office functions
• Prompt team colleagues in Self Care when indicated
• Manage Vacation Schedules for the team and ensure Workplace coverage
• Manage Education and Training requests of team colleagues and ensure training relationship to Employee Performance Goals
• Provide leadership/mentorship to Student interns of the program
• Report and make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer through regular Team Leadership meetings
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures and revise as necessary
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures, including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
• Responsible for self-care
• Other duties as required

How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: careers@cmhak.on.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.