At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community mental health and addictions services, driving strategic initiatives and partnerships.
- Company: Saskatchewan Health Authority, a key player in provincial healthcare.
- Benefits: Full-time position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Travel required within the region; dynamic role with a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care while leading innovative strategies.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of leadership experience and strong strategic planning skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Director, Mental Health and Addictions Services is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Primary Health Care - Integrated Rural Health, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs.
The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Experience:
- Experience in strategic planning
- Seven (7) years leadership experience
Licenses:
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training:
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies:
- Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Advanced - Analytical skills
- Advanced - Computer skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
- Advanced - Financial skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Critical thinking skills
- Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
- Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Other Information:
- Travel within the region and provincially
Director Community Mental Health and Addictions Services – Regina employer: Saskatchewan Health Authority
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is an exceptional employer that prioritizes collaboration and innovation in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and leadership. Located in the heart of Saskatchewan, our organization not only focuses on delivering high-quality patient care but also ensures that our employees thrive in a fulfilling and meaningful work environment.
Contact Details:
Saskatchewan Health Authority Recruitment Team
