Manager, Outpatient

-Job Posting Number:

J0723-1705
Job Title:

Manager, Outpatient & Geriatric Mental Health Services
Job Category:

Healthcare Professional
Unit:

Adult & Geriatric Mental Health
Job Type:

Permanent Full Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

July 28, 2023
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

August 21, 2023
Salary:

$108,011.00 - $119,418.00/Year
Union:

Non Union

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

**Summary of responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Community Addiction & Mental Health Services, the Manager, Outpatient & Geriatric Mental Health Services provides leadership and direction for Geriatric Mental Health Services, Outpatient Mental Health, Coordinated Access & Peer Support, as well as working closely with the Supervisor of Assertive Community Treatment/First Episode Psychosis in supporting these teams. The manager also supports services associated with our Schedule 1 psychiatric facility designation including Outpatient Psychiatry. The Manager offers administrative and clinical supervision to program staff and to the Assertive Community Treatment/First Episode Psychosis Supervisor. The Manager is responsible for monitoring the budget of the programs, is accountable for the quality of services, and for ensuring the programs operate within a best practice approach. The Manager is required to participate in local and provincial committees, including Ontario Health initiatives that promote mental health & addiction supports within the community.

**Requirements of the job**:

- Master’s Degree (MSW, Master’s in Counselling, other related Health care discipline)
- Registration with a College that is authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy
- Minimum 5 years’ extensive clinical experience in the treatment of Addiction, Mental Health and Concurrent Disorders
- Supervisory experience in a clinical setting
- Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation on a regular basis

**Key skills or competencies**:

- Completion of directed learning in providing clinical supervision
- Familiarity with key legislation and salient publications such as the Ontario Mental Health Act, Roadmap to Wellness, Moving on Mental Health.
- Familiarity with Health Quality Ontario Quality Standards related to the treatment of addiction, mental illness & concurrent disorders
- Knowledge of the issues affecting individuals, families, caregivers and communities (e.g., poverty, unemployment, stigma, isolation)
- Demonstrated clinical and administrative leadership skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of persons with addiction, mental health and concurrent disorders living in the community
- Knowledge of community services and the ability to foster effective service linkages and partnerships
- Ability to hire, train, supervise and retain qualified staff
- Ability to lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with agencies, hospitals and the broader community
- Ability to prioritize needs and organize work efficiently
- Knowledge of information management and evaluation activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and relevant electronic medical records system

Assets:

- Functional level in oral French
- Previous supervisory/management experience of an inter-professional team in a unionized environment