Director of Acute Psychiatry Services (adult and child psychiatry)

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Addiction and Mental Health Services, the successful candidate will oversee all acute psychiatry programs (adult and child psychiatry), as well as integrated emergency services. This person will assist in program supervision and act as a consultant in the promotion, prevention and treatment of mental health problems.

As part of their mandate, they will oversee the acute psychiatry sectors for children, youth and adults, as well as the crisis services integrated into the emergency department. They will also act as a catalyst to ensure that ALC patients receive the appropriate level of services at the right time. They will ensure that the necessary tools are in place to support the managers under their supervision. They will also be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a standardized process for managing performance and quality. They will be responsible for managing staff physically working in other zones.

The duties of the position will involve travel within the Network's territory to support managers. The incumbent may be entrusted with other assignments depending on operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, administration or another relevant field;
• Master's in management considered an asset;
• Equivalent combination of training and experience taken into consideration;
• Minimum of five years' experience in a health care management position;
• Eight to ten years' experience in the health care field;
• Experience in supervising and managing staff, as well as a strong aptitude for coaching;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the addiction and mental health sectors, including program development and implementation;
• Ease forging internal and external partnerships thanks to knowledge of the field and collaborative mindset;
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills;
• Strategic acumen and innovative and collaborative management style;
• Advanced problem-solving, planning, program development and evaluation skills;
• Ability to work in a changing environment and strong aptitude for implementing change management strategies;
• Solid experience in managing human and financial resources and information in general;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network's management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.