Team Lead One Link (Mental Health and Addictions Coordinated Access)

The Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operation and patient flow of the one-Link program including:

• Acting as the point of contact for referral flow to the program including liaising with referral sources and partner mental health and addiction services. 
• Acts as a clinical resource for problem solving complex cases and finding service coordination options in collaboration with health service partners.
• Supporting the clerical staff with prioritization of transcription patient visit bookings re-scheduling and workflow.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ongoing evaluation and continued streamlining of coordinated access and updating processes as needed to facilitate timely access to care.
• Supporting quality improvements and evidence-based practice for all members of the team.
• Creates an environment that promotes collaborative teamwork clinical inquiry innovative thinking and greater autonomy in clinical decision-making.
• First point of contact for investigation into complaints from patients/referral sources or incident reports and escalates needs to manager.
• Provides clinical leadership through onboarding and orientation coaching education and mentoring to all staff in the program to meet best practice standards in alignment with program and organizational expectations.
• Promptly follows up on any patient complaints or incidents utilizing each complaint/incident as an opportunity for CQI. Completes incident report and utilizes the support of the manager as necessary to reach a satisfactory resolution.

Qualifications :

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Bachelors degree from a social service/ healthcare program
• Masters degree preferred
• Regulated Healthcare Professional (Registered Nurse Social Work Occupational Therapy) preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years mental health and addiction service delivery experience in hospital and community setting
• Minimum 3 years  working experience in Mental Health and Addiction coordinated access model such as one-Link
• Minimum of 3-5 years participating and/or leading clinical quality improvement projects relevant to mental health and addiction service
• Minimum 3 years mentorship supervision or teaching experience/qualifications
• Significant experience in leading a knowledge translation project or change management initiatives to improve care/service delivery
• Able to professionally and articulately represent the program at various internal and external committees.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work across multiple sectors and create positive relationships 
• Demonstrated skills in change management and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated understanding of mental health and addiction system and services in the region
• Proven ability to provide conflict resolution through listening feedback and coaching.
• Ability to travel by car between sites and to meetings (2-5 times per month).

Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Sunday; Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts and every other weekend (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $53.026 - $66.308 per hour

Date Posted: December 16 2025

Internal Applicants Due By: December 23 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health Safety & Wellness team prior to their start date as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcares Immunization Policies.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time