Mental Wellness Program Manager
4 weeks ago
Mental Wellness Program Manager
Location: West End
Full-Time Permanent
Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.
Who we are? We are a leader in First Nations Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous Lead Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.
The Opportunity: Under the supervision of the Director of Mental Wellness and Minobimaadizing, the Mental Wellness Program Manager is responsible for directly supervising employees and manages all programs and services within the Adult Mental Wellness and Crisis Response Team programs. It is a position of leadership, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, communication, program planning and management expertise. The Mental Wellness Program Manager utilizes an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who work in a collaborative model of care. The counselling and treatment model incorporates both western and (contemporary) and traditional counselling modalities. The Mental Wellness Program Manager works in close collaboration with the Senior Management Team to achieve Maamwesying's goals and objectives. Secondary responsibilities include working in collaboration with the Mental Wellness & Minobimaadizing Director in coordinating clinical and client protocols, standards, policies, procedures, and practices with Maamwesying and its' partnering agencies.
What you need to bring with you:
- A University degree in business or health-related discipline, or a suitable combination of education and experience
- A successful track record of five years work experience at the senior management level in health or public administration
- Experience in a clinical environment providing Adult and Family Mental Wellness services
- Experience working with Indigenous people, organizations, and communities
- Knowledge of Maamwesying programs and services
- Must have working knowledge and experience on First Nation mental health issues and First Nation culture, history, and issues
- Knowledge of relevant legislative framework and policies reflecting current Mental Health and Addictions practice and delivery of services
- Understanding of and ability to translate relevant legislation into Agency language, policies, and procedures
- Understanding of evidence informed/evidence-based practices for promoting trauma, attachment, resilience and wellness-based mental health program services to adults and their families
- Knowledge and experience of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to Adult Mental Health concerns
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment.
- Must have access to a personal vehicle and willing to travel regularly within the five communities and within the Maamwesying area.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Paid Extended Health Benefits
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Generous vacation package; with additional 7 Aboriginal statutory holidays.
- Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1800/Annual Budget.
- Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
- All travel expenses covered.
- Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
- 2 weeks holiday for the 1st year
- 15 days of Personal Leave
What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur. Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to Please ensure that "Mental Wellness Program Manager – West End" appears in the subject line. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.
Posting Deadline: September 3, 2024
Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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