Clinical Manager - Geriatric Mental Health Services

at  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Job Description
The Geriatric Mental Health Services (GMHS) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is dedicated to the provision of specialized, interprofessional assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to older persons with mental health concerns, with or without addiction issues.
The GMHS is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Manager to oversee a Geriatric acute inpatient (GAU) unit. Reporting to the Clinical Director, Geriatrics, Adult Neurodevelopment (ANS), Transitional Care and Social Supports in the Complex Care and Recovery Program, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing 24/7 operations of a 25-bed geriatric admission unit. The focus of this unit is on the acute stabilization of symptoms and active treatment utilizing interprofessional approaches that integrate mental health and addictions with geriatric perspectives for clients 65 and older.
The manager will support a team of interdisciplinary staff. Priorities in this position include leading significant strategic initiatives to enhance integration and collaboration of the services within the portfolio and across CAMH in order to improve effectiveness and access to care. The manager will be responsible for defining performance management objectives, establishing operational performance standards and quality improvement initiatives while monitoring daily clinical operations of the services. The manager will be accountable for budget oversight of all services, monitoring clinical volumes, allocating and redistribution of resources and reporting on quality metrics and scorecard targets. You will strive to create a safe and healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is currently located at the Queen Street site. You will support the strong academic and research mandate of the organization and manage development opportunities in addition to supporting CAMH’s vision of extending our reach as a world class academic centre in mental health and addiction. This mandate includes a focus on both the educational experience of trainees, and the ongoing professional development of staff.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, psychology, social work, healthcare administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in healthcare administration, mental health management, or a related discipline is preferred. Additionally, candidates will preferably have experience working specifically with the psychogeriatric population (5+ years) as well as experience leading initiatives and teams to achieve best practices. Registration in good standing, as a Regulated Healthcare Professional is required as is specialized knowledge of mental health and geriatric populations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise the work activities of others within an interprofessional team. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work collaboratively and implement strategies and find the best approach or solution to highly diverse challenges is required. A strong track record of developing partnerships. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise the work activities of others and to provide leadership, in addition to excellent organizational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills are essential as well as excellent writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software. You must have knowledge of human resource management practices in a unionized environment as well experience with and knowledge of the performance review/management process. Other skills that would be an asset are a flexibility to adapt to and manage changing priorities, experience in establishing data collection and reporting infrastructure, experience leading change management processes.
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

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