Program Supervisor - Classrooms

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected mental health organization dedicated to delivering evidence-informed care to children, youth, and families across Alberta. The Program Supervisor – Classrooms will join a collaborative leadership team supporting mental health programming within school environments.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Supervisor provides direct supervision of front-line staff while providing daily clinical direction and support to an interprofessional team. This role is responsible for clinical and service delivery oversight, staff supervision and development, program implementation, quality improvement, and ensuring care remains aligned with organizational policies, clinical standards, and evidence-informed best practices.

This is an opportunity for an experienced child and youth mental health professional to provide meaningful clinical leadership while helping strengthen school-based mental health programming and partnerships across the community.

Location: Hybrid/remote, with travel between classrooms and organizational locations as required

Status: Permanent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily clinical and operational leadership for classroom programs, working collaboratively with the Program Manager, Program Education Lead, and Clinical Director
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentorship and performance management for front-line staff
• Ensure clinical care and program delivery align with organizational policies, clinical standards, legislation, and evidence-informed best practices
• Support family-centred, trauma-informed and inclusive assessment and treatment planning
• Oversee referral, intake and admission processes in collaboration with the Program Education Lead
• Lead team meetings and maintain effective communication across clinical, educational and leadership teams
• Support staff recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation and training
• Oversee staff scheduling, workload, case management, documentation and clinical competencies
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision, including oversight of treatment plans, case consultation, clinical observations and EMR audits
• Support performance development plans and evaluations for direct reports
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, school boards, teachers, families, community partners and other external stakeholders
• Deliver presentations and professional development sessions to school staff and community partners
• Participate in program planning, development and expansion initiatives across provincial Classrooms program
• Support quality improvement, program evaluation, data collection and accurate EMR documentation
• Participate in patient safety, risk management, crisis response and accreditation activities

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Master's degree in a relevant health discipline, such as psychology, social work, occupational therapy, nursing or another applicable discipline
• Current registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body in Alberta; national registration may be acceptable in some circumstances
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions
• Demonstrated clinical supervision experience, particularly in child and adolescent-focused settings
• Specialized training and/or experience in leadership, management or advanced clinical practice
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical treatment within child and youth mental health
• Experience monitoring and supporting clinical practice standards and relevant legislation

Considered Assets:

• Advanced clinical expertise in child and adolescent mental health, complex cases or innovative therapeutic approaches
• Experience developing and implementing clinical programs
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice standards
• Experience working in school-based programming or within a school environment
• Student supervision experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide clinical supervision, mentorship and guidance to an interprofessional team
• Strong understanding of child and youth mental health and interprofessional approaches to care
• Ability to identify barriers, analyze challenges and facilitate practical solutions
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands and collaborate effectively within a team
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, program design and evaluation
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions and work effectively across programs and services
• Strong understanding of organizational learning and development
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, EMR and virtual communication platforms

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Current and clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel between classrooms and organizational locations as required
• Ability to provide occasional increased leadership and supervisory coverage
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer-based work
• Adequate vision, hearing, arm and finger dexterity to interact with patients, staff and operate office equipment

WHAT'S ON OFFER

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative clinical leadership environment focused on advancing evidence-informed, school-based mental health services for children and youth.

• Hybrid/remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to provide clinical leadership within an interprofessional mental health team
• Meaningful involvement in program development, quality improvement and service expansion
• Collaboration with school divisions, educators, families, community partners and clinical

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HOW TO APPLY

Prosperity Workforce Solutions is managing all aspects of this recruitment on behalf of our client. To express your interest, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to Prosperity Workforce Solutions. All applications are handled with complete discretion.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.