Program Manager – Community Reintegration

DEPARTMENT: Forensic Psychiatry - Community Reintegration

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 11 May 2026

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 Director of Tertiary and Forensic Psychiatry, the incumbent will be responsible for the community reintegration program. As part of their mandate, they will create, implement and maintain a psychosocial rehabilitation program, working closely with many partners including the medical staff, New Brunswick's review board, Social Development and community teams. They will ensure continuous competency development of the interdisciplinary team members under their responsibility.

The incumbent will also be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a standardized process for managing performance and quality. They will oversee the day-to-day management and smooth running of the interdisciplinary team under their responsibility, as well as the coordination with consulting professional services.

The incumbent could be entrusted with other assignments, depending on operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to health or health administration, or another relevant field;
• Master's degree in management considered an asset;
• Member of a recognized professional association;
• Experience supervising/managing staff and strong coaching skills;
• Eight to ten years' experience in the health care field;
• Experience in managing or coordinating work teams considered an asset;
• Proven knowledge and experience in psychiatric or mental health care;
• Combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered;
• Ease forging internal and external partnerships due to their knowledge of the sector and ability to bring people together;
• Very good leadership and communication skills;
• Strategic-thinking skills and innovative and collaborative management style;
• Strong skills in problem solving and planning, as well as program development and evaluation;
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment and strong skills in implementing change management strategies;
• Solid experience in managing people, financial resources and information in general;
• Recognized ability to achieve results, whether directly or through teamwork;
• Ability to use the computer tools common within the health network;
• 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.