Clinical Manager Mental Health

About This Role

This Clinical Manager position supports the Mental Health & Addictions Services portfolio, reporting to the Director of Mental Health. The manager is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the regional mental health program at Kirkwood Place (Oak Lodge and Nickel Lodge) and Wordplay Jeux de mots, providing organizational and system leadership for coordination and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and day-to-day operations of the regional mental health program at Kirkwood Place (Oak Lodge and Nickel Lodge), and Wordplay Jeux de mots
• Provide organizational and system leadership for the overall coordination and program development for these services

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization within a health-related field from an accredited university
• Current certificate of registration in good standing with an applicable regulatory college
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a health professional in a health care environment
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably in a health care environment
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical-reasoning, critical thinking skills, assessment, documentation, intervention and care planning skills
• Superior leadership, communication, team building and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent human resource management skills including recruitment, retention and motivation of staff
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and competencies in working with patients and care partners from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent budgeting and financial management skills
• Experience with change management and innovation
• Proficient computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and patient information systems
• Knowledge of human resources/labour relations practices, relevant government legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act), and principles of management
• Understanding of multiple regulated health professions and associated Acts
• Familiarity with collective agreements, scheduling
• Demonstrated time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Able to utilize a trauma informed approach in all interactions
• Demonstrate good attendance
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events and promotion of quality in our organization
• Complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position, with a satisfactory result

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in business or a health-related discipline