Manager, Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Services (UHN CAMH Partnership)

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Mental Health Program
Reports to: Clinical Director Mental Health and Allied Health
Hours: 37.5 hours
Shifts: 5 days per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 15 2025
 

UHN Mental Health

Imagine a world where all of your health needs both physical and mental are assessed diagnosed and treated as a whole. Where you partner with your healthcare provider for the right help at the right time free from stigma and discrimination. A world where whole person health is the standard of care. At UHN Mental Health we serve some of the countrys most complex patients who suffer from comorbid mental and physical illness and are working to fully integrate physical and mental health in everything we do for every patient caregiver provider and service. This goal is being advanced by a team of 100 psychiatrists 300 interdisciplinary staff as well as 70 learners and researchers spread across six clinical divisions at CMH: Acute Care & General Psychiatry Depression Eating Disorders Medical Psychiatry Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Services and Seniors Mental Health.

To further advance this vision a true partnership has been struck between UHN Canadas leading academic health sciences centre and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Canadas leading mental health hospital to offer a world first: outstanding comprehensive mental and physical health care for all our patients and drive world-class research and education in brain health and in the connection between brain and body health. Building synergy amongst Canadas top research hospital and third-ranked hospital in the world (UHN) with Canadas top mental health research hospital (CAMH) in a publicly-funded healthcare system creates unique conditions to truly deliver innovative whole body care and inspire scientists to delve into new research questions based on emerging knowledge of the brain-body connection. 

Overview of role: Manager Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Services (UHN CAMH Partnership)
 As a member of the Mental Health leadership team collaborating closely with the interprofessional health care team the Manager for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Services and CAMH UHN Partnership will use sound judgment and strong leadership abilities to lead and develop a department focused on delivering quality patient care; building and maintaining highly functional teams; developing and managing fiscally responsible budgets; participating in strategic action planning; assessment implementation and evaluation of departmental activities; facilitating and promoting professional personal development and educational activities for staff and patients and families; performing administrative functions; facilitating departmental meetings; ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff; maintaining liaison with patients and family members; resolving patient care issues and concerns; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
 

The Manager is a liaison with other hospitals community-based agencies and professional associations to ensure integrated patient care occurs and that care is in line with the best practice guidelines is collaborative in nature through effective partner relationships and care delivery through innovative models of care and clinical pathways.  Your experience leading change management initiatives and building cross program and organizational and partnership relationships will be critical to your success.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a Masters degree program in one of the Health or Social sciences or equivalent
• A recognized equivalent in Health or Public Administration is an asset
• Specialty certification as applicable i.e. Mental Health or similar is an asset
• Up to six (6) years of relevant experience in mental health substance use / addictions disorders clinical and/or specialty field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory or management experience
• Eligibility or membership in relevant professional association/organization/college
• Demonstrates strong leadership and motivational skills
• Is client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciates that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Excellent skills in recognizing analyzing and resolving problems.
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent decision making skills with the ability to form/defend independent judgements and to use good judgement in assessing difficult situations.
• Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing deadlines
• Exercises initiative good judgement and a demonstrated ability to complete projects.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and collaborates with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients.
• Proven ability to work with mental health and substance use / addiction clients their families and support systems
• Adapts to and implements change and facilitates its acceptance by others
• Working knowledge of computer preferably Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Privacy policy requirements
• Has knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies procedures & protocols.
• Has knowledge of applicable legislation affecting human resources (i.e. Human Rights Employment Standards Act Occupational Health & Safety Act etc.)
• Has knowledge of collaborative networks primary care and integrated health systems
• Proven knowledge of the Mental Health and Addictions system and relevant legislation i.e. Mental Health Act

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract