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Job Title: Manager, Mental Health & AddictionsWork Site: Cambie Older Adult Mental HthStatus:Start Date:Hours:Regular Full TimeAs soon as possible0800-1600Days off: Saturday, Sunday and Statutory HolidaysReference#: 151810-fkhCome work as a Manager, Mental Health and Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Reporting to the Director, Mental Health & Addictions, the Manager is responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient mental health & addiction services for the Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA). They provide leadership and direction for operations management, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental health and/or addiction services and activities related to utilization and risk management, and quality of the service. They play a critical role in addressing the ongoing issues/needs of clients and their families and ensures a smooth transition from the acute care environment to appropriate community health services.As the Manager, Mental Health and Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Define an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative and creative approaches for delivery of high quality, value added and efficient services.
• Provide leadership to staff using effective management techniques, hires, trains and evaluates staff;
• Create an environment that fosters growth, development, knowledge sharing and recognition.
• Ensure staff outcomes are met and adherence to accreditation, regulatory, and safety standards by applying effective performance management processes in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Collaborate in the development of annual capital and operating budgets to complement strategic directions.
• Manage operating budget; monitors expenditures and initiates corrective action.
• Develop effective and efficient practices and processes to measure use of resources and the quality of care rendered within allocated budget.
• Foster partnerships and establishes systems that facilitate optimal mental health & addiction services delivery to address client and family priorities, reduce or eliminate service gaps
• Ensure seamless client flow throughout the continuum of care, project future needs and recommend or implement new initiatives and revisions to programs/services.
• Provide leadership in redesigning systems and acts as a Project Manager as required, conducts needs assessments, assists with defining project scope and resource needs.
• Work with integrated project teams, reports on project status, and ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and with a high standard of quality.
• Oversee the collection of statistical and performance data, facilitates the interface between research and operations, and recommends and implements operational.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant health care profession.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) year’s recent, related clinical and progressive leadership experience, including direct supervisory experience in a mental health & addictions service setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration/membership with a recognized professional organization.
• Basic computer literacy with word processing, email applications, spreadsheets, and/or database programs.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Exhibits comprehensive knowledge and skillful application of relevant departmental polices provincial and municipal legislative requirements and other programs and processes related to the application of mental health and addiction services.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate programs/services considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships and service potential within a complex environment.
• Understands available resources for program/services and keeps quality in the forefront of all resource utilization decisions.
• Facilitates, collaborates and negotiates for effective resolution of human resource issues.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships and supports the ongoing development of staff.
• Utilizes knowledge of project management principles and techniques in a multi-site health care environment.

Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff (both current and prospective) have the opportunity and are supported to thrive.To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Quick Apply

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