Manager, Specialized Mental Health & Substance Use Services (mhsu)

Position Summary
Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

The Manager, Specialized Mental Health, and Substance Use Services (MHSU) is responsible for Specialized Inpatient Psychiatry, Tertiary rehabilitation and recovery services and/or Specialized Community Mental Health and Substance Use Services. The Manager promotes the vision, mission and values, and strategic direction of Northern Health including a commitment to the Primary Care Home as the foundation for team based health care. The Manager is responsible for MHSU service delivery, quality assurance, operational planning, policies and procedures, utilization and risk management, outcome evaluation, and budget control measures.

Starting salary will be approximately from $146,529 to $159,875 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Master’s degree in a health related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in inpatient or community mental health and addiction services, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning, service delivery, and the involvement of individuals and families, groups and communities in their health care.
• Knowledge in the areas of risk management, relevant legislation, research, quality improvement, service contracts, and computer applications.
• Ability to analyze situations, problems and underlying processes and resolve problems.
• Ability to guide teams towards group cohesion and effectiveness.
• Ability to introduce and manage change that is consistent with the vision, purpose and operating principles of Northern Health.
• Ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of mediums.
• Ability to operate technological equipment as needed.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.