Manager Health Services Mental Health & Addictions

Position Overview

The Manager Health Services - Mental Health & Addictions in collaboration with the Director Health Services - Mental Health & Addictions is responsible for the overall delivery and supervision of evidence informed Community Mental Health & Addictions services specific to their assigned service program (Crisis Adult Shared Care Child & Adolescent EMHA RAAM MWMS Intensive Case Management Seniors and Housing & Support Services). The position participates as a member of the Regional Mental Health & Addictions Leadership Team and works in collaboration and partnership with Eden Health Care Services community and inpatient programs/services.

The Managers role encompasses the domains of management and leadership planning organizing program development communication and change management resource management (fiscal and human) policy development and advancement of knowledge and continuous quality improvement; all in keeping with relevant programmatic evidence informed practices professional standards and professional code of ethics.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in mental health within the last seven (7) years including experience in the community mental health program for which Manager provides leadership.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous management experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate Degree in a Mental Health related discipline from an accredited university is required.
• Health Care Management and/or Health Care Leadership Certification are an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Professional Licensure in good standing with the applicable College or Professional Association is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of current theory practice and research in Mental Health & Addictions and in relation to program responsibility.
• Familiar with current evidence informed service practices and directions.
• Aware of National and Provincial Mental Health & Addictions Strategies and implications for program development.
• Familiar with cultural diversity of the region and delivers/evolves services in keeping with cultural safety principles. i.e. First Nations Metis African Arab Asian European etc.
• Understands the impact of social stigma against Mental Illness and seeks to break down these barriers and evolve services accordingly.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solves in complex situations and effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in software programs.
• Demonstrated organizational decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to display independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 drivers license an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1000000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.