Director, Student Mental Health and Communications

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:02/08/2024
**Req ID**: 35952
**Faculty/Division**: Vice-Provost, Students
**Department**: Office of the Vice Provost, Students - Student Mental Health
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

**Description**:
**Position Summary**:
The University of Toronto is undertaking an ambitious tri-campus mental health strategy to improve services for students. Located within the office of the Vice Provost Students, the Office of the Senior Executive Director Student Mental Health collaborates with the tri-campus health centres, faculties, divisions and departments to optimize services, incorporate best practices and build university, hospital and community partnerships. The Office of the Senior Executive Director (OSED) was established in 2022 as part of the recommendations of the Presidential and Provostial Task Force Report on Student Mental Health (2019). The OSED team serves as a tri-campus resource to support the vision of building an effective stepped-care service model that ensures equitable, culturally competent access to high quality mental health services for all students. Student engagement and co-design, measurement-based care and evaluation are important pillars of this strategy.

**Qualification Required**:
**Education**:

- University post graduate degree (master’s or PhD) from a recognized regulated health professional program required (Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc).
- Project Management Certification is an asset.
- Additional education in health administration and/or health informatics a significant asset.
- Member in good standing of an Ontario regulated healthcare college.

**Experience**:

- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a healthcare environment highly preferred with additional experience in a post-secondary student-focused environment an asset.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the clinician/provider experience in the use of a health information systems/electronic medical record such as Accuro.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership such as leading teams in change initiatives, leading complex and multi-stakeholder projects, from design to execution, inclusive of evaluation and reporting with measurable results. Specific experience with EMR optimization projects an asset.
- Demonstrated experience working in a primary care/out-patient/mental health service delivery system; familiarity with evidence-based practice models used in healthcare.
- A comprehensive understanding of quality improvement approaches, models and operational requirements that support healthcare service delivery and optimization.
- Experience in the preparation of proposals for government an asset.

**Skills**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of project initiatives within a complex university environment
- Experience and understanding of evidence based, patient centered, clinical models of care and interprofessional models of collaboration.
- Demonstrated skills and understanding of an electronic medical record’s functionality from data entry to reporting.
- Familiarity with relevant healthcare legislation, regulatory requirements, University governance, policies and procedures that inform the work of the Student Mental Health Team
- Strong relationship, people management, interpersonal and supervisory skills in the context of an in-person and virtual model
- Excellent ability to exercise judgement and seek consultation when dealing with ambiguity or novel circumstances, comfortable working in a high accountability environment.
- Ability to work in a complex, collaborative, and consultative environment that requires the continuous integration of feedback and adjustment of workplans.
- Excellent writing, editing, communication skills that can adapt to a broad range of stakeholders including leadership, clinical and non-clinical staff; excellent organizational, time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use strategic and integrative thinking skills to anticipate risks, gaps and issues that may arise in a workplan. Ability to work in a complex deadline driven environment.
- Demonstrated track record of working with diverse communities and valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

**This is a full-time continuing position that must attend meetings at all three sites of the University.**

**The role is hybrid with the primary office location at 800 Bay St.**

**Flexible scheduling is required given the need to attend all sites and work with community partners.**

**Closing Date**:02/23/2024,11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: Salaried
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:PM 5 - Hiring Zone: $116,047 - $135,389 - Broadband Salary Range: $116,047 - $193,412
**Job Category**: Administrative / Managerial


  • Scientific Director

    1 month ago


    Toronto, Canada Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Full time

    Scientific Director, The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics Centre for Addiction and Mental Health With a dedicated staff of more than 4,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 38,000 patients each year. The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert...


  • Toronto, Canada Toronto Metropolitan Full time

    **About Toronto Metropolitan**: At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Communications Advisor PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site) POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 12-Month Contract COMPETITION: 24-020 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Communications Advisor PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site) POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 12-Month Contract COMPETITION: 24-020 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Communications Advisor PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site) POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 12-Month Contract COMPETITION: 24-020 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Communications Advisor PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site) POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 12-Month Contract COMPETITION: 24-020 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Communications Advisor PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site) POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 12-Month Contract COMPETITION: 24-020 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Research Assistant PROGRAM: Research, Evaluation, and Innovation POSITION DETAILS: Full time, 1.0 FTE, 1-year contract LOCATION: Jarvis Site COMPETITION: 24-023 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Research Assistant PROGRAM: Research, Evaluation, and Innovation POSITION DETAILS: Full time, 1.0 FTE, 1-year contract LOCATION: Jarvis Site COMPETITION: 24-023 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Regular COMPETITION: 24-017 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Contract COMPETITION: 24-016 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Contract COMPETITION: 24-016 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Regular COMPETITION: 24-017 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Contract COMPETITION: 24-016 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Regular COMPETITION: 24-017 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Regular COMPETITION: 24-017 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Regular COMPETITION: 24-017 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Contract COMPETITION: 24-016 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids is...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time

    POSITION: Child and Family Therapist PROGRAM: Intensive Services for Youth LOCATIONS: Jarvis Site POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, Contract COMPETITION: 24-016 The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (CCMH at SickKids) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated withThe Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).CCMH at SickKids...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time

    Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of...