ysm
Manager, Mental Health and Counselling Services
Toronto, Ontario
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking a Manager, Mental Health & Counselling Services to provide leadership, clinical oversight, and strategic direction to YSM's mental health programs.
- This role will oversee program development, staff supervision, and external partnerships to ensure high-quality, accessible, and impactful mental health services aligned with YSM's mission and model of care.
- Our goal is to address mental health barriers and empower individuals toward stability, healing, and long-term well-being.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage departmental planning, budgeting, and alignment with organizational priorities and funder requirements.
- Support staff in managing complex and high-risk cases, including crisis situations and safety planning.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience, including leadership or management of clinical teams.
- Strong clinical supervision experience and knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices.
- Experience with program evaluation, reporting, and data systems (e.g., Salesforce) is an asset.
- Registration in good standing with one of the following: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing poverty, trauma, and complex mental health needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs, manage staff performance, and oversee service delivery.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and sectors.
- Commitment to YSM's mission, Christian values, and faith-based identity (including signing YSM's Articles of Faith & Doctrine).
Compensation
- YSM offers market competitive rates and will pay a starting salary of $85,000.00 for this role, combined with a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks.
- Deadline for Application: Until Filled
- While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
- YSM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- Please note that this position is for an existing vacancy, and YSM do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.
- Learn more about YSM at www.ysm.ca
Benefits
- As a staff member at YSM, some of the things you can look forward to include a values-based and highly collaborative and engaging work environment with a high value on staff's mental health and well-being
- YSM's Mental Health & Counselling Services support chronically poor adults, families in need, and vulnerable youth through low-barrier counselling, psychiatry partnerships, and community-based mental health programming.
- If you are inspired by our vision and feel a true call to contribute to YSM's work, we'd love to hear from you.
- Lead and manage YSM's mental health programs, including counselling services, psychoeducational groups, and low-barrier access points such as walk-in and drop-in clinics.
- Design and implement population-specific mental health strategies that respond to the needs of adults, families, and youth.
- Build and strengthen external partnerships within the mental health sector (e.g., hospital partners, community networks, and collaborative tables).
Company info
- meaningful, innovative and impactful work, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community, as well as flexible hybrid work arrangements.
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