Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Addictions

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Addictions. Requisition ID: 387674. Position Number: 20078259. Posting End Date: September 8, 2025. City: Winnipeg. Employer: Shared Health. Site: Shared Health - AFM - MN Crisis Response Center. Department / Unit: SH Mental Health Centralized Services. Job Stream: Clinical. Union: Non Union. Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/15/2025 - 09/01/2026. FTE: 0.50. Anticipated Shift: Days. Work Arrangement: In Person. Daily Hours Worked: 7.75. Annual Base Hours: 2015. Reason for Term: Educational Leave.</p><p>Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.</p><h3>Position Overview</h3><p>Reporting to the Manager of Specialized Services, Clinical Specialists, the Clinical Specialist addresses key clinical issues by providing clinical expertise and leadership in the areas of clinical practice, consultation, supervision, inter-professional collaboration, education and training, quality improvement, and research. The Clinical Specialist provides leadership in promoting and maintaining excellence in the delivery of relevant, evidence-based clinical interventions within the integrated mental health and addictions (MHA) system. The Clinical Specialist, in alignment with and a champion of health care transformation, will be responsive to broad system needs, including embracing and leading change that improves flow, access, and treatment options for Manitobans. The position functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Shared Health.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide clinical expertise and leadership in clinical practice, consultation, supervision, inter-professional collaboration, education and training, quality improvement, and research.</li><li>Promote and maintain excellence in the delivery of evidence-based clinical interventions within the integrated mental health and addictions system.</li><li>Lead change initiatives to improve patient flow, access, and treatment options for Manitobans.</li><li>Support mission, vision, and values alignment with Shared Health.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications and Skills</h3><ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years of clinical practice in community mental health/addictions services.</li><li>Two (2) years of experience in a consultative or supervisory role.</li><li>Skills and experience in staff training and development within a continuous learning environment.</li><li>Experience working with multidisciplinary staff and promoting inter-professional practice.</li><li>Experience in program planning, evaluation and development.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the appropriate registering body.</li></ul><h3>Education</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field required.</li><li>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</li></ul><h3>Certification/Licensure/Registration</h3><ul><li>Maintain active registration with the appropriate registering body.</li></ul><h3>Additional Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of addictions and mental health fields; advanced practice in clinical assessment and treatment models (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based therapies, Crisis Response, Case Management, Inter-professional Practice, prevention and promotion, service coordination, trauma-informed practice).</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills; commitment to quality assurance and inter-professional collaboration.</li><li>Ability to problem-solve in complex situations and develop partnerships for practice development.</li><li>Ability to research, analyze, and summarize complex information to determine action required; ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, groups, and communities.</li><li>Sensitivity to working with culturally diverse populations; ability to work in a computerized environment; French language skills are an asset.</li><li>Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.</li></ul><h3>Physical Requirements</h3><ul><li>The physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.</li><li>Stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands to operate computer and telephone keyboard; reach as needed.</li><li>Close vision requirements due to computer work.</li><li>Light to moderate lifting required.</li><li>Ability to sit or stand at a computer terminal for extended periods.</li><li>This term position may end earlier as outlined in the employee handbook.</li></ul><p>Interested candidates should apply via the Apply icon to upload a cover letter, resume, and copies of licenses/certifications. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check is current if obtained no more than six (6) months prior to start. Note that no employee may hold two or more Shared Health positions that together exceed 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity; applications from qualified individuals are encouraged. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.</p><p><b>Seniority level</b></p><ul><li>Mid-Senior level</li></ul><p><b>Employment type</b></p><ul><li>Full-time</li></ul><p><b>Job function</b></p><ul><li>Health Care Provider</li><li>Industries: Hospitals and Health Care</li></ul><p>We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.</p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr