Program Director, Mental Health and Addictions (MHA)

Program Director, Mental Health and Addictions (MHA)

19 Oct
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Halton Healthcare Services
|
Oakville

19 Oct

Halton Healthcare Services

Oakville

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality,





compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President and working in a “Dyad” with the Program Medical Director (PMD), the Program Director, Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the MHA program across all hospital and community sites. This role is critical in aligning the MHA program with the organization's strategic goals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care. The Program Director will be instrumental in driving program growth, managing resources effectively, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution







- Develop and implement a strategic plan for the MHA program that aligns with the organization's overall strategic vision.
- Assess the need for new or expanded services based on performance analytics and patient needs.
- Create business cases or service plans for new initiatives and integrate research and best practices.
- Coordinate planning internally and externally, ensuring alignment with regional and provincial initiatives.
- Facilitate program integration and redesign, using systems thinking to lead and evaluate the strategic plan.

Human & Financial Resource Management

- Partner with the Program Medical Director to provide orientation and onboarding for program leaders.
- Develop and manage a human resource plan, including recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation,





and capital equipment processes, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
- Foster a positive work environment and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all HR activities.

Relationships & Partnerships

- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the Program Medical Director and seek input from key stakeholders and community partners.
- Represent the organization in regional and provincial forums and support fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Quality Improvement & Risk Management

- Ensure the program's priorities focus on quality patient care and are based on best practices.
- Monitor performance indicators, patient concerns, and safety incidents,





and implement improvement plans.
- Support quality review processes and risk management strategies.

Organizational Leadership

- Engage in continuous learning and leadership development, and empower direct reports to take on new responsibilities.
- Model collaborative decision-making and strategic development of a succession plan.
- Lead corporate committees or initiatives, foster a respectful and inclusive environment, and seek feedback to align leadership with organizational values.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field.
- Regulated Health Professional with certification in good standing from respective regulatory body.






- Minimum of 7 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience in an acute care/hospital setting.
- Recent experience in Mental Health and Addictions programs, with strong understanding of the relevant legislation and evidence-based practices.
- Proven expertise in cross-organizational collaboration and capacity building.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence strategies and resolve conflicts.
- Experience in setting goals, making decisions, and managing resources to achieve organizational objectives.
- Ability to drive quality, safety, financial and operational improvements and link operational work to strategic business directions.

Additional Information

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours:





Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs).

Salary: Min: $70.596 ($137,610) to Max: $88.211 ($172,011)

Date Posted: October 18, 2024

Internal applications due by: October 25, 2024

External Posting Closed : November 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

REF1196R

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.







We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.







All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President and working in a “Dyad” with the Program Medical Director (PMD), the Program Director, Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the MHA program across all hospital and community sites. This role is critical in aligning the MHA program with the organization's strategic goals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care. The Program Director will be instrumental in driving program growth, managing resources effectively, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

- Develop and implement a strategic plan for the MHA program that aligns with the organization's overall strategic vision.
- Assess the need for new or expanded services based on performance analytics and patient needs.
- Create business cases or service plans for new initiatives and integrate research and best practices.
- Coordinate planning internally and externally, ensuring alignment with regional and provincial initiatives.
- Facilitate program integration and redesign, using systems thinking to lead and evaluate the strategic plan.

Human & Financial Resource Management

- Partner with the Program Medical Director to provide orientation and onboarding for program leaders.
- Develop and manage a human resource plan, including recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and capital equipment processes, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
- Foster a positive work environment and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all HR activities.

Relationships & Partnerships

- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the Program Medical Director and seek input from key stakeholders and community partners.
- Represent the organization in regional and provincial forums and support fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Quality Improvement & Risk Management

- Ensure the program's priorities focus on quality patient care and are based on best practices.
- Monitor performance indicators, patient concerns, and safety incidents, and implement improvement plans.
- Support quality review processes and risk management strategies.

Organizational Leadership

- Engage in continuous learning and leadership development, and empower direct reports to take on new responsibilities.
- Model collaborative decision-making and strategic development of a succession plan.
- Lead corporate committees or initiatives, foster a respectful and inclusive environment, and seek feedback to align leadership with organizational values.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field.
- Regulated Health Professional with certification in good standing from respective regulatory body.
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience in an acute care/hospital setting.
- Recent experience in Mental Health and Addictions programs, with strong understanding of the relevant legislation and evidence-based practices.
- Proven expertise in cross-organizational collaboration and capacity building.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence strategies and resolve conflicts.
- Experience in setting goals, making decisions, and managing resources to achieve organizational objectives.
- Ability to drive quality, safety, financial and operational improvements and link operational work to strategic business directions.

Additional Information

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs).

Salary: Min: $70.596 ($137,610) to Max: $88.211 ($172,011)

Date Posted: October 18, 2024

Internal applications due by: October 25, 2024

External Posting Closed : November 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

REF1196R

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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