Clinical Supervisor - Inpatient Treatment Services

Under the supervision of the Manger, Calgary Eating Disorder Program (CEDP) the Clinical Supervisor will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment services within the Eating Disorder Program. The Clinical Supervisor provides supervision and consultation to program staff on multiple sites to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a quality eating disorder service. The Clinical Supervisor will also promote clinical development and education within the program setting. In consultation with the program manager the Clinical Supervisor will work within a multidisciplinary team context, as well as with regional and provincial representatives as appropriate. Days of work are Monday - Thursday. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide clinical supervision for a discipline, practice area or service sector supporting clinicians to provide excellence in professional practice and enable quality, patient and family-centered care. In this clinical leadership role, you will provide clinical supervision to staff providing addiction and/or mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. This role involves supervision related to a range of assessment, mental health (psychosocial and psychological interventions), and other activities. You will be required to supervise regulated staff requiring supervision to meet the regulatory requirements for practice, and/or to unregulated staff providing the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention. This may include observing clinical sessions, reviewing clinical documentation and written reports, conducting team case consultations and offering support, and providing guidance and direction to clinical staff with challenging and urgent cases in a timely manner. In your role, you may work with members of the interdisciplinary team, psychiatrists and community partners in support of effective professional and collaborative practice. You may contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of mental health treatment services in a hospital setting or community. You may also identify and address gaps in clinical practice as well as facilitate addressing of system level gaps and risk management issues. You may provide support to leadership in the hiring, orientation and performance evaluation of clinical staff.

Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Active or eligible for full registration (not provisional) with the applicable regulatory college. A minimum of 5 years' experience in providing mental health assessment and intervention, including restricted activity of psychosocial intervention.

Master’s degree in a mental health related discipline required. Current Registration in relevant professional association recognized by Alberta Health Professions Act (e.g. ACSW, CAP). Minimum of 5 years demonstrated clinical experience and excellence in individual, family and group therapy in a Mental Health/Psychiatric setting, preferably with eating disorders. Experience in providing leadership and supervision with a multidisciplinary team. Experience working collaboratively in the provision of full range of services from outpatient, day treatment, inpatient. Knowledge about evaluation strategies and outcome research. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Track record of progressive leadership experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals, interdisciplinary teams and other departments. Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet, and email. This position provides direct supervision to the inpatient clinical care teams based at FMC. As needed, this position may also periodically provide support to the outpatient and day treatment care team at ACH and RRDTC. The CEDP inpatient treatment component is expanding and will have a new unit at the FMC opening in December 2025.

Advanced post graduate training in family therapy desired. Strong Family therapy skills preferred. Knowledge of and experience with eating disorders. Experience in providing Supervision to both staff and students. Experience working in mental health across the continuum of care (outpatient, day treatment, inpatient). Post graduate family therapy training. Extensive experience in group and family therapy as primary modalities of practice. Experience with Connect Care preferred.