After Hours Team Leader - Therapeutic Campus Based Care Clinician (TCBC)

Job Description
After Hours Team Leader - Therapeutic Campus Based Care Clinician (TCBC)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of one program or department. The Team Leader will demonstrate due diligence in being exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes. Focused clinical environment.

Accountabilities and Competencies
Responsible for day-to-day operations for the unit or program area; Assists managers, supervisors and programs in day-to-day operations as needed and shares regular on-call responsibilities for the agency.
Recruits and supervises front line staff including monitoring and authorizing records of staff hours.
Case management responsibilities as per Policy and Procedure guidelines and first level liaison with families, referral services, and communities with the support of a Program Manager.
Responsible for regular and consistent supervision, annual evaluation, and establishing a training program for all staff.
Assumes financial accountability for petty cash, cottage books and direct client costs and that Licensing requirements are displayed and maintained.
Participates in meetings, case management reviews and conferences related to client, program and the agency as necessary.
Completes all required health and safety training
Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.
Executes other responsibilities as required and assigned by the Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
Provide direct clinical services to youth through individual, family, group, and community-based intervention and therapy.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including functional behaviour, mental health, and risk assessments.
Develop and support individualized treatment goals, safety plans, behavioural support strategies, and transition recommendations in collaboration with the broader care team.
Provide flexible, creative, and responsive interventions in homes, schools, recreational environments, community locations, and other natural settings.
Assess and respond effectively to crisis situations while maintaining therapeutic engagement, emotional safety, and professional judgment

Consultation and Clinical Leadership
Provide ongoing consultation, coaching, and mentorship to frontline staff regarding complex youth
presentations and clinical intervention strategies.
Support staff in translating clinical theories, assessments, formulations, and evidence-based
practices into practical day-to-day interactions and interventions.
Assist teams in understanding the interplay between developmental disabilities, mental health
challenges, substance use, trauma, attachment, and behavioural presentations.
Facilitate case consultations, clinical risk reviews, and collaborative treatment planning processes.
Promote reflective practice and skill development among direct service staff.

Collaboration, Documentation, and Program Support
Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, Indigenous supports,
community partners, and internal program teams.
Maintain timely, high-quality clinical documentation and reports in accordance with professional
and organizational requirements.
Contribute to staff learning, research initiatives, quality improvement, specialized projects, and
ongoing clinical development as assigned.

Health and Safety
Actively promote the Health and Safety Management System.
Comply with all Wood’s Homes health and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in workplace safety initiatives, hazard identification, clinical risk review, and safety
planning processes as required.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in community-based and non-traditional settings, including homes, schools,
recreational environments, and other locations where youth live, learn, and connect.
Environments may involve emotional intensity, conflict, crisis, or rapidly changing circumstances.
The role requires flexibility in supporting youth with significant barriers to engagement while
maintaining professional boundaries and emotional safety.
A valid Alberta Class 5 or Class 5 GDL driver's licence, automobile insurance with $2 million liability
coverage, and a driver's abstract with no more than six demerits are required.

Qualifications
Education
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or a related clinical discipline is
required. Current registration and good standing with the applicable professional regulatory body are
required. A minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with young people and families.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Highly developed theoretical understanding of milieu therapy.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, clinical problem-solving abilities, and clinical writing skills.
• Personal suitability.

Experience
Clinical experience supporting youth with dual diagnosis, developmental disabilities, complex
mental health presentations, substance use disorders, trauma, attachment disruption, acute
behavioural challenges, and concurrent mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.

Experience conducting clinical assessments and developing practical treatment plans and
recommendations.
Formal psychological assessment experience is considered a strong asset.
Experience providing flexible, creative, and responsive interventions in community and natural
settings.
Experience providing clinical consultation, coaching, or mentorship to frontline staff is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, attachment-focused, harm reduction, culturally
responsive, and person-centred approaches.
Ability to adapt evidence-based interventions to the developmental, cognitive, communication, and
behavioural needs of youth.
Ability to assess and respond effectively to crisis situations while maintaining therapeutic
engagement and emotional safety.
Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, risk assessment, consultation, and documentation
skills.
Ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with youth who may be reluctant to participate
in traditional counselling.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Wood's Homes reserves the right to amend this job description
as required.

To apply contact: https://woodshomes.ca/careers/