Lead community mental health practice in St. John’s with clinical consultation, staff supervision, and guidance grounded in Housing First and harm reduction.
Reporting to the Program Manager, this full-time Program Lead supervises Community Mental Health Workers, a Transitional Housing Support Worker, and Peer Supporters. The position promotes participant well-being, housing stability, and eviction prevention through consistent practice. It applies person-centred, trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, and SET for Health approaches. The role also supports clinical judgment, crisis response, safety planning, and reflective practice within skilled scope.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise, coach, debrief, and provide clinical consultation to staff
Guide responses to complex mental health and housing concerns
Participate in on-call, after-hours, and weekend escalation support




Identify practice gaps and communicate significant concerns
Support orientation, mentoring, learning, and performance feedback
Requirements: Post-secondary degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related discipline
Five years’ relevant community mental health or housing experience
Experience providing practice guidance, coaching, or staff supervision
Knowledge of crisis intervention, safety planning, and housing stability
Valid First Aid/CPR, ASIST, and required clearances
Apply clinical leadership, staff supervision, and trauma-informed practice to strengthen community mental health services in St. John’s.

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📌 Community Mental Health Program Lead (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Stella's Circle Community Services
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador