Manager, Child, Youth & Family Mental Health and Substance Use Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant healthcare discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years' related management experience in child and youth based services including mental health and substance use. Experience in working in both community and inpatient services essential. Experience in rural and remote care delivery an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and negotiate creative solutions.
• Ability to utilize both analytical skills and conceptual thinking to identify and resolve issues.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and life-long learning.
• Computer proficiency that includes the use of electronic staff schedules and an office suite of products.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to child and youth focused services and teamwork and an integrated/coordinated system of services.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships and coalitions with other key service provider organisations to enhance the quality and efficiency of service provision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in the context of evolving needs.
• Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and physicians.