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CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full time ClinicalTeam Lead to join the Foundry Kelowna Team. This position offers 37.5 hours per week, with a typical work week of Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with Tuesday and Thursday variations of 9am-5pm or 11am-7pm based on program need.

WHO IS A CLINICAL TEAM LEAD?

TheClinical Team Lead is a member of the leadership team at Foundry Kelowna andprovides comprehensive clinical support and supervision to clinicians,counsellors, practicum students, and clinical programs operating out of FoundryKelowna. This position involvesoverseeing the facilitation of clinical programs, enhancing the counselling andeducational experiences of team members and practicum students, and ensuringthe delivery of high-quality mental health services.

WHAT DOES A CLINICAL TEAM LEAD DO?

- Supervise and anchor walk-in counselling services, ensuringcomprehensive initial assessments for clients and intersession support
- Provide ongoing clinical consultation and support to clinical staffwithin Foundry Kelowna
- Support the practicum student program at Foundry Kelowna throughinterviewing, training, supervising, and overseeing the learning goals ofpracticum students.
- Facilitate Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Intervention trainingfor each cohort of students
- Develop and supervise psycho education programming for young people atFoundry Kelowna
- Provide clinical support to all CMHA Kelowna & District Branchprograms as required
- Collaborate on the development, management, and provision of allclinical services and programs of CMHA Kelowna & District Branch
- Contribute to the development and revision of clinical policies andprocedures
- Contribute to community partner meetings to discuss program updates andreferral processes as required by management
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of clinical employees andpracticum students
- Provide guidance andclinical mentorship to support the educational goals of students in post‑secondary Master’s programsaligned with registered practice standards.




- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, includinghealthcare providers, schools, and social service agencies
- Coordinate with local and provincial clinical working groups, attendingmeetings as required
- Performs other related duties asassigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

- Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Counselling required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in clinical counselling
- 1-2 years supervisory experience
- Registration in applicable field (ie: BCCSW, BCACC, CCC)
- Experience working with youth, young adults and/or families/caregiversis required
- Reliable vehicle and the ability to travel between facilities and otherlocations on an occasional basis
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license
- Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector
- Certificates in FirstAid, CPR and Naloxone considered an asset
- Strong communicationskills, both written and verbal
- Ability to buildrapport with youth, families, and community partners
- Understanding of andcommitment to treating young people with mental health andsubstance use challenges
- Ability to mentor andsupport students as a practicum advisor
- Ability to maintainconsistent professional boundaries
- Experience inassessing and treating young people with mental health challenges
- Proficient inMicrosoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficient in mentalhealth assessments, psycho-education, and short-term intervention strategies
- Familiarity withcommunity resources and mental health service pathways
- Experience in usingElectronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (TELUS CHR preferred)
- Strong attention todetail and analytical skills for assessing client needs and developingeffective treatment plans




- Conflict resolutionand crisis intervention skills when dealing with staff and clients
- Ability to adapt to changingenvironments and manage ambiguity in clinical settings
- Ability to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling withand/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental healthchallenges and/or mental illness

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?

At CMHA Kelowna,we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or howyoung, weprovide support for families and individuals through programsthat promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing theelimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are adynamic,innovativeand visionary organization. We are looking forsomeone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelownaandarepassionate about making a difference in our community by bringingtheirparticular expertiseto our organization. To learn more, checkout our website at

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU:

- A competitive salary range of $79, ,740 (Typical hiring range is$79,813.50-$91,786.50)
- Dental, Health & EAP Perks
- Wellness Spending Account
- RRSP matching program
- Vacation & Personal Health Days
- A workplace culture that fosters learning,transparency, trust and teamwork

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes equity,diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture.It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation,socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language,and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, howeveronly short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada willbe contacted.

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📌 Clinical Team Lead (Kelowna)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Kelowna