Summary
Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addictions Manager, the Mobile Wellness Team Lead provides leadership, coordination, and clinical oversight for the Mobile Wellness Team. This position supports the delivery of accessible, high-quality, and culturally grounded mobile mental health services to individuals living with serious mental illness across Manitoulin Island.

Due to the specialized nature of this position, the Mobile Wellness Team Lead must have an in-depth understanding of treatment pathways for responsible mental illness. The incumbent ensures holistic, person‑centred care that integrates both traditional and western healing approaches, promotes collaboration among interdisciplinary team members, and fosters partnerships with community and health‑care organizations to enhance service access and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for the Mobile Wellness Team, including intake, care coordination, and clinical service delivery

Participate in policy development, program planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Support team members (e.g., navigator, social workers, nurses) through case consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance

Coordinate service delivery schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely responses to client needs

Ensure new referrals are addressed promptly and appropriately

Monitor and evaluate program outcomes and quality indicators to ensure alignment with organizational and funder expectations

Provide consultation and support for complex cases,



including crisis situations and mental health or addictions concerns

Support the integration of traditional and cultural healing pathways in collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Traditional Healers

Uphold principles of trauma‑informed, holistic, and culturally safe care

Ensure services are delivered in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice

Strengthen partnerships with local health and social service agencies, hospitals, and First Nation communities

Participate in community outreach, education, and promotion of the Mobile Wellness Program

Represent Noojmowin Teg Health Centre at inter‑agency meetings, community committees, and collaborative initiatives

Support coordination between Mobile Wellness services and other internal programs to ensure seamless care pathways

Maintain accurate documentation and data entry within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Compile reports, statistics, and outcome data as required by funders and the organization

Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and professional standards

Support onboarding, supervision, and professional development for new and existing team members

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Mandatory





Current registration and good standing with a recognized regulatory college (e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or other relevant body)

Bachelor of Social Work degree, or another health‑related degree with relevant experience

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in mental health and/or addictions services

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and coordination experience

Valid Class G driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and clear driver’s abstract

Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Preferred

Experience working with First Nation communities

Familiarity with electronic medical record systems

Knowledge of community resources and service providers within the Manitoulin Island region

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership and team facilitation skills

Knowledge of serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed care

Understanding of Anishinaabe culture, traditional wellness, and Indigenous models of health

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with minimal supervision

Work Conditions

Services delivered across seven First Nation communities and regional sites

Frequent travel and occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Combination of office‑based, community‑based, and mobile service delivery environments

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📌 Mobile Wellness Team Lead - RN (Ontario)
🏢 Noojmowin Teg
📍 Ontario