Position Summary
Seabird Island is committed to holistic wellness and community well-being, respecting and valuing Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead to oversee the Youth Treatment Program, AIMS, and the Recovery Homes, ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive care for individuals and families facing substance use challenges, mental health issues, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness care.
The Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead provides leadership and oversight of substance use and wellness programs, ensuring that clients receive compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally informed care. This role involves coordinating day-to-day operations, supervising clinical and support staff, enhancing service delivery, and fostering strong partnerships with community resources. The Senior Clinical Substance Use Program Lead will also engage in community outreach and advocacy efforts to strengthen holistic wellness support within the community
Work that matters
Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self-advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.
What you'll do
Program Leadership & Coordination
- Oversee the daily operations of substance use services, including stabilization, bed-based treatment services, recovery supports, mental health services, and holistic wellness care.
- Develop and implement wellness initiatives aligned with Seabird Island’s values and community needs.
- Promote a team-based approach to care, ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration among staff, service providers, and community partners.
Clinical Oversight & Staff Supervision
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and respectful work environment.
- Provide overall leadership to direct reports, including:
- Authorizing leaves, time-offs, and ensuring coverage.
- Work planning, scheduling, payroll processing, and assessment of staffing needs.
- Hiring, staff development, coaching, and mentoring.
- Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
- Promoting shared team goals and collaboration.
- Conflict resolution, discipline, and termination recommendations.
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities that incorporate First Nations perspectives and practices.
- Provide clinical guidance, consultation, and debriefing to staff to support client-centered care.
- Ensure staff receive appropriate training on trauma-informed care, cultural safety, and evidence-based mental health and addiction practices.
Client & Community Support
- Ensure substance use services focus on healing, self-determination, and empowerment for individuals and families.
- Facilitate case management, care coordination, and discharge planning, working with healthcare providers, traditional healers, and community support networks.
- Engage in community relations activities, advocating mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and improved access to services.
- Manage the referral and waitlist system, ensuring accurate documentation of referrals and service availability.
- Regularly review and update referral logs, tracking waitlist decisions and service capacity.
- Communicate with referring agencies and service providers to obtain updates on client needs and ensure timely access to services.
Policy & Program Development
- Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and quality improvement strategies for substance use and wellness services.
- Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, client feedback, and staff input, making recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health regulations, funding requirements, and best practices in mental health and addictions care.
Collaboration & Outreach
- Work closely with the designated Fraser Health Coordinator to ensure aligned service delivery, program implementation, and operational consistency.
- Act as a primary liaison between Seabird Island and Fraser Health, fostering strong communication, problem-solving, and joint decision-making.
- Support a joint staffing model, ensuring role clarity, shared expectations, and streamlined coordination between Seabird Island-employed staff and Fraser Health personnel.
- Build strong working relationships with health authorities, service providers, and community organizations to improve coordination of care.
- Participate in case conferences, community planning mee
