Job Description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 161997
Department/Program: Mental Health And Addictions, Mental Health & Addictions Program
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: August 2023
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $38.7875 - $51.5368 /hour
Closing Date: July 31, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Mental Health and Addictions (MHA), the Advanced Practice Leader (APL), Education, Training and Clinical Practice is responsible for providing leadership direction and support for education, training and clinical practice. The APL Alwill provide oversight and consultation to MHA staff and teams around professional development within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The APL, Education, Training and Clinical Practice is dedicated to standardizing educational processes, developing learning programs and supporting change initiatives consistent with the MHA Program\'s Strategic Plan. He/she/they will work closely with other MHA Advanced Practice Leaders, Clinical Team Leaders, Program Educators, Quality Team and Scientific Lead of Learning Link to meet the professional development goals of the Mental Health and Addictions program. The APL, Education, Training, and Clinical Practice will provide an integrated approach to acquiring and maintaining evidence informed best practices for MHA. He/she/they will have specific skills in adult learning and educational approaches to learning, experience in leading high-performance teams and building commitment to change. The APL provides leadership, clinical support and consultation to clinical staff within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. This role is focused on advancing professional development to promote high quality evidence-based interventions through training and supervision. Responsibilities also include consultation as needed with other organizations across the province to support staff education and training including, but not exclusively, Nova Scotia Health. The APL is actively involved in committee work throughout the MHA program and has a leadership role in the organization of core education and the MHA program Orientation. The APL provides support for, and is involved in, program evaluation and research projects related to staff education and professional development. The APL will be actively engaged in competency development planning and performance development planning for individuals and staff groups as required. The APL will carry a .2 clinical practice role in the MHA program and provide treatment to clients and families as part of the APL role.

Hours of Work

8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (some flexibility may be required)

Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a health profession required
• Masters degree in health or education related field required
• Active license in Nova Scotia to practice in health related discipline or education required
• Minimum 5 years experience with MHA treatment modalities and models of supervision and training
• Knowledge and application of adult learning theory
• Minimum 5 years experience with program design, development and evaluation.
• Training and experience in the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions Certification in Cognitive-Behavioural
• Therapy is an asset
• Knowledge of the Choice and Partnership approach (CAPA), an asset
• Experience with change initiatives, building commitment to change and leading high performance teams
• Experience in conducting research an asset
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and facilitation at the individual, small group and large group level
• Awareness of emerging technologies and experience with e-learning application and LEAN approaches
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and problem solving skills,
• Excellent critical thinking, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
• Experience with program design, development, program leveling and evaluation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in group facilitation
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia\'s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre\'s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Nova Scotia Health Authority