Executive Director Treatment and Rehab

Position Overview

• Build, direct and lead a team of over 800 union and non-union employees with a culture of client service to provide effective clinical services in mental health and addictions treatment and rehabilitation across the province to adults, youth, and their families.
• Manage and lead treatment and rehabilitation services including child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, senior's mental health care, and substance use, addictions and withdrawal management in a wide variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential facilities, other community facilities, and remotely) across Manitoba for individuals, families and groups using a variety of treatment, care and rehabilitation models of care.
• Oversee the coordinated and collaborative provision of effective '24/7/365' clinical services for treatment and rehabilitation by an integrated multi-disciplinary professional team. Provide clear standards for service delivery, performance measurement and continuous improvement for all of treatment and rehabilitation, and guide and inspire all staff to deliver on all service commitments.
• Inspire portfolio leaders and staff with a clear vision to sustain and improve service delivery and patient outcomes; including building constructive relationships with other health system leaders to address system and program gaps, and respond to emerging population needs.
• Has knowledge of services, programs, and assets in order to sustain optimal service delivery, patient care and hospital bed flow. In addition, to facilitate solutions that respond to program and system challenges, with results of being effective and timely in implementation and execution.
• Ensure services support strategic objectives and annual operating plans aligned with provincial strategy and Manitoba's Clinical Preventative Services Plan (CPSP).

Experience

• 10 years of progressive management experience leading teams in a large, publicly funded enterprise, preferably in a clinical health services setting, including:
  • 5 years of experience managing and leading business planning functions including budgeting, forecasting, measurement, reporting and performance management direction.
  • 5 years of experience leading strategic and operational planning processes in partnership with executive management, senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders.
  • 5 years of experience building and leading high-performing teams, and leading large service areas through organizational change including applying evidence-based practices in the mental health and addictions field.
  • Previous experience in health services planning and delivery, and in the direct delivery of clinical mental health and addictions services is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree in nursing, social work, social sciences, health administration or a related discipline from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Post-graduate degree in nursing, social work, social sciences, health administration or a related discipline and training in health-care management, health policy, quality assurance, process improvement (such as LEAN principles), organizational change management, and/or project management are considered assets.

An equivalent combination of education, and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated senior leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a culture of innovation and accountability, and build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.