Director Jobs in Sackville, NB

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Outpatient Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating the Mental Health and Addictions Adult and Child clinical outpatient teams. The Manager oversees a team responsible for the clinical and administrative operations that support clients in our core services. As part of the administrative operations, the Manager oversees the administrative team and is responsible to oversee any issues related to the site(s) where services are provided.

The position monitors clinical service delivery on a day-to-day basis to ensure service provision is in accordance with Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and is compliant with evidence-based practice, provincial standards, accreditation requirements and provincial service delivery model, CAPA (child only). Working closely with the Northern Zone Director, Chief of Psychiatry, MHA Managers, and all other relevant staff, physician and academic leaders, the Manager provides strategic and operational leadership that supports excellence in service delivery, integration of mental health and addiction service provision, and collaboration with other program areas.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Masters Degree in a recognized mental health and / or addiction health discipline or related field with five years’ experience in a mental health and addictions system preferred; OR Bachelor Degree in a recognized mental health and addiction discipline, with five years’ experience in mental health or addictions, one of which should be in professional practice / leadership capacity and two additional years’ experience in clinical practice for a total of seven years’ experience
• Registered / eligible for registration and a member in good standing of the relevant regulatory body
• Member of the Canadian College of Health Leadership with CHE designation or equivalent is an asset
• Minimum of five years experience in working in the mental health and addictions field
• Formal leadership experience in the health care field, MHA experience preferred
• Judgment and decision making skills demonstrated through analysis and synthesis, problem solving, systems thinking and emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to define a vision and guide individuals and groups toward the vision while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness
• Management skills demonstrated through planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating
• Ability to manage human resources, financial resources, capital / material assets and information
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as shown by establishing partnerships and respectful, productive, and collaborative internal / external stakeholder relationships
• Sound knowledge of population health and primary health care and programming related to the target population
• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with standards, ethics and legislation
• Clinical knowledge and ability to use sound professional judgment and initiative
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

46.36 - $61.60 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.