Clinical Director - Mental Health and Addictions

Help shape and lead a transformative addiction recovery program in a beautiful and culturally rich environmentEarn $100k-130k/yr with competitive benefits while making a real impactJoin us in shaping a brighter future for our community through innovative and compassionate careAbout the Tsakwa’lutan Healing CentreWe, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestors as stewards of our lands and waters while balancing our role in modern society.The Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre, located on beautiful Quadra Island, represents a vision for addiction recovery with the goal of restoring lives and families and empowering communities. Our approach is to destigmatize addiction as an individual issue and to engage, educate, and empower individuals, families, and communities in the recovery process. We achieve this by integrating the best of Western medicine with our traditional healing practices and values.For more information, please click here to view our program description, or visit our website: wewaikai.com/About the OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Director based on Quadra Island, B.C.Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinical Director is required to prioritize and respond to the needs of the daily operations of Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre in a professional and calm manner. This is a unique and impactful role that will allow you to make a significant difference in the field of addiction recovery. We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about creating transformative treatment programs and fostering a supportive community - your role will be pivotal in shaping the Centre and its operations from the ground up.More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Providing operational and clinical direction and supervision of clinical staff for all aspects of treatmentConducting training, corrective actions, and new staff onboardingManaging the clinical team's performance effectively, including providing feedback and reviewsDirecting the development and evaluation of all phases of the treatment program based on best practice standards, quality indicators, and continuous quality improvement initiativesDeveloping and implementing clinical services, as well as functional and strategic planning for programming, in collaboration with the Executive Director, physician partners, and the interdisciplinary teamResponding to clinical and facility risks appropriately and ensuring that risk management issues are addressedParticipating in direct clinical practice, when necessary, both in a supervisory role and as a direct practice clinicianPlanning evidence-informed and culturally-based treatment progression for all clients from the time they enter the Centre to the time we recommend dischargeCollaborating with traditional healersEnsuring program criteria, descriptions, goals/objectives, documentation, and communication components are established and maintainedManaging effective administration, including communication, delivery of program schedules and changes, development of staff training, being available and accessible for clinical matters and staff member needs, and communicating with the Executive Director when external issues ariseAbout YouTo qualify, you will need a Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or a related field and appropriate licensure and certifications relevant to the position. Experience within a substance use disorder treatment setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role, will also be essential.Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and best practices in substance use disorder and mental health treatmentExperience in the fields of addiction, mental health, and traumaDemonstrated commitment to ethical practices and client confidentialityExcellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community mental health resourcesExperience in complex case management, working with people who are chemically dependent, or those who have other process or concurrent disordersExperience facilitating group therapyAs our ideal candidate, you are equipped with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. You are able to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team of clinical professionals, leveraging your proven leadership and people management skills. You demonstrate the capacity to think and act with both strategic and tactical agility, guiding strategic operational changes with confidence. Additionally, you are adaptable and fluid, able to navigate and thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.Please note: the successful candidate must provide references and a clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sectors check, and preference will be given to persons of Indigenous ancestry.About the BenefitsCompensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $100k-$130k, and a host of excellent benefits including:Extended health, dental, and vision coveragePension with up to 9% employer matchLife insuranceSubsidized on-site housingPick-up and drop-off available from Campbell River ferryBeautiful facility along the oceanJoin us at the forefront of change and innovation, shaping the future of the Tsakwa’lutan Healing Centre – apply today!