CLINICAL TEAM LEAD
PATHWAYS TO HOUSING
Who are we? The Alex. We are an award winning organization made up of change makers, forward thinkers and community builders. We are
changing the conversation around Health and Social Care.
The Alex is a not-for-profit organization that has been operating in Calgary since 1973. The Alex provides services and programs to individuals and
families who experience barriers to health and housing.
Since 1973, our cost-effective programs have provided preventative care in a welcoming, easy to access environment, moving people from poverty
to stability and from crisis to wellness. Using a multidisciplinary team approach, we focus care on assessment, intervention and promotion of all
aspects of health. We embrace a model of healthcare that is accessible, responsive and participatory. In addition to its two Health Centers, we run
a Youth Centre, two Mobile Community Health Buses, one Community Dental Bus, three Housing Programs, a Breast Feeding Clinic, a Community
Food Centre and a Bottles4Health Program.
Pathways to Housing is a recognized innovative, best-practice service delivery model for ending homelessness. This model seeks to end
homelessness by providing ‘Housing First’ coupled with harm reduction services provided by a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment
(ACT) team. This program serves homeless individuals with mental health, physical health and addiction disorders. Our multidisciplinary team
provides our clients with housing and follows ACT principles in supporting them toward independent living.
We are currently seeking a motivated, flexible, client-focused Clinical Team Lead for one of our ACT Teams.
The scope of work and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Actively participates as a member of the Pathways management team
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Provides supervision, direction and support to the Clinical Team
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Provides and delivers training to clinical staff utilizing the ACT model
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Conducts client intakes and assessments
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Second on call is a part of duties
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Contributes towards ensuring that the program is sufficiently flexible and dynamic to meet the needs of clients who have been
chronically homeless and have had or continue to have involvement with the criminal justice system
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Ensures that client self-identified goals for recovery; rehabilitation and community integration are supported by appropriate services and
best practices in the mental health field
Desired Qualifications Include:
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Master’s Degree in a related field is required
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Demonstrated Leadership in the homeless serving sector
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Minimum five years’ experience working in a clinical position
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Minimum one to three years working in a management role
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Experience working with urban homeless populations with serious mental illness, substance addictions, justice involvement and complex
health issues
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Familiarity with the correctional system and resultant challenges clients face
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Experience working with Evidence Based Practices (i.e., IDDT, IMR, Supported Employment, and Family Psycho-education)
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Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment
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Proven leadership, interpersonal communication and writing skills
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Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion and sensitivity to persons who have been chronically homeless and struggling with multiple
barriers
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Must have a full class 5 driver’s license
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Please submit your resume to: [email protected]
Deadline to apply: until suitable candidate is found
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca