Job Description

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of the organization, the Clinical Supervisor for Child and Youth supervises staff and is responsible to provide expert clinical supervision and consultation at an advanced specialist level to staff in providing quality Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Care. Enables interdisciplinary standards of care; reviews client/family needs and/or progress and provides clinical advice and guidance in the management of a client/client group, adoption and/or modification of professional standards and quality practice and effectiveness of service delivery. Participates in staff development in group facilitation, client care planning, case conferencing, treatment approaches and prevention strategies; provides clinical direction in the implementation of mental health and substance use treatment/care plans, early intervention programs, harm reduction strategies and services, mental health promotion strategies and community involvement approaches. Develops in-service education and participates in the training and orientation of new staff. Consults with local and regional health care professionals to develop guidelines for interdisciplinary care planning and case conferencing. Identifies new areas of service delivery and supports/promotes integrated service delivery. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Master’s degree in a behavioural science from a recognized program. Five (5) years’ experience advanced clinical supervision in child and youth mental health and substance use including one to one and group therapy with a concurrent disorders youth population and 3 years’ experience developing/implementing best practice protocols and practice guidelines or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement will be paid.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of maternal child health, early childhood development, child and adolescent mental health and psychiatric diagnostic manual and standards of practice.Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership, work direction and guidance, facilitate staff professional development, change and perform needs assessments.Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction practices with youth as well as transtheoretical model of change related to substance use. Demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and trauma informed practices.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Demonstrated knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.Demonstrated case management, teaching/training, clinical support and consultation skills.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, with a commitment to the development of a client-centered integrated community-based service delivery program and community involvement approach.Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.Basic computer literacy.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance with concepts derived from meditative practices including mindful awareness and acceptance. Applicants should be able to implement a variety of treatment strategies and are able to prioritize DBT treatment targets and manage therapy interfering behaviours.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.