North Zone RA, Whitecourt, Whitecourt Community Hlth Svcs

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Leadership - Management 

REC00002654

2 days ago

Your Opportunity:

Recovery Alberta is the largest provider of addiction and mental health services in the province of Alberta. Within the organization, the Addiction Services portfolio is responsible for advancing the Alberta Recovery Model and transforming existing services into a robust recovery-oriented system of care across the entire province. The Director of Acute Addiction Medicine & Withdrawal Services is a key role within Addiction Services. We are seeking a progressive, innovative, passionate healthcare leader to advance the Alberta Recovery Model in our acute addiction and withdrawal management services across the province. Working closely with physician leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and those with lived experience, the successful candidate will inspire and lead others in system transformation. The ideal candidate will have both clinical and operational expertise, and an unwavering commitment to improving the system of care for those seeking recovery. Come join our team and make a difference in the recovery oriented system of care!

Description:

The Director, Acute Addiction Medicine and Withdrawal Services, working in close partnership with medical leadership, is accountable for the planning and delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, patient and family focused care for their assigned portfolio. The role is accountable for the overall strategic implementation and operational planning for the assigned areas, ensuring the alignment with provincial program strategies and Recovery Alberta strategic and operational plans. This includes developing and implementing site-based plans, ensuring the effective deployment of resources, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and developing collaborative relationships with other Recovery Alberta and provincial programs. The Director is expected to work collaboratively with other leaders to ensure programs are integrated and focused on improving client care. The Director will also work with other provincial teams to influence and inform provincial strategy development, implementation and integration. The role supports acute care teams by providing expert addiction medicine consultation in emergency departments, inpatient units, and other hospital‑based settings. This includes supporting complex clinical decision‑making, addressing concurrent medical and psychiatric conditions, and improving the capacity of acute care environments to respond effectively to substance‑related presentations. Withdrawal Management Services within this portfolio provide short‑term, medically supported support for individuals who require supervised withdrawal management but do not require inpatient medical admission. These services emphasize safety, dignity, and client‑centered care while preparing individuals for transition to community‑based treatment, recovery bed-based services, or outpatient addiction care.

• Classification: Director
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Addiction Services
• Primary Location: Whitecourt Community Hlth Svcs
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2026
• Date Available: 29-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $57.07
• Maximum Salary: $100.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a health related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership in the healthcare sector. Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the mental health and addiction sector.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven experience and competency in program development, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and leading in a unionized environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a Health Related Discipline, with applicable registration in a professional regulatory body. Demonstrated experience and competency in multisystem collaboration.