Job Description

Your Opportunity:This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.Description:The Town of Claresholm is located between Calgary and Lethbridge and only an hour and a half away to the stunning Banff and Waterton National Parks. Perfect for weekend getaways on your days off! If you love the outdoors, the nearby Willow Creek Provincial Park, Chain Lakes Provincial Park, Clear Lake, and Pine Coulee provide a beautiful backdrop for boating, fishing, and camping. Leave the rat race behind and work, live, and play in this charming community where the Chinook winds during winter will keep you warm! Alberta Health Services has an exciting leadership position in Claresholm for an individual with extensive knowledge and management experience in Addiction and Mental Health treatment and care. We are seeking someone with demonstrated skills and experience in strategic planning, quality Improvement, operations management, and financial management. As the Program Manager for the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, you will partner with the Clinical Medical Director, other managers (both onsite and in other program areas), and leadership to manage the delivery of services across these programs. The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to critically problem solve and implement conflict resolution processes. You are a mentor and consultant to program staff who promotes clinical development and education within the program setting. This is a key leadership position which requires skills in building partnerships and for someone who inspires and builds confidence in others. If you have previous mental health inpatient experience, advanced knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and case management service delivery models, we want you on our team! This is your opportunity to create a genuine impact on the lives of Albertans during their greatest time of need.

• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Claresholm Center for Mental Health and Addictions
• Primary Location: AMHB Claresholm
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-OCT-2024
• Date Available: 04-NOV-2024
• Temporary End Date: 04-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.89
• Maximum Salary: $73.49
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of a Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy (Master\'s will be required for Psychology and Occupational Therapy to meet requirements below). A combination of education and clinical experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered. Diploma in Nursing will be considered. Current registration with the applicable professional college required. Additional Required Qualifications:Demonstrated experience working on initiatives with partners both internal and external to AHS. Knowledge and understanding of the Addiction and Mental Health continuum of care. Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience within the health care industry with a focus on clinical operations. Experience in program evaluation and research. Experience managing human resources and related financial/statistical information. Experience facilitating activities that enhance safe working practices. Experience managing clinical workload information systems to manage patient care. Significant experience in managing labor relations activities and collective agreement administration. A valid Alberta driver\'s license and access to a vehicle is required. Demonstrated advanced skills with the Microsoft Office Suite and electronic tools for communication. A demonstrated record of continuous professional development. Minimum three (3) years\' progressive management experience with the health care industry in a Mental Health setting is required. Three (3) years of knowledge/skill development and experience in a mental health setting. Fluent in multiple collective agreements and have advanced knowledge of each discipline\'s roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice. Previous mental health inpatient experience, advanced knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and case management service delivery models is required. Preferred Qualifications:Master\'s level preparation is preferred. Five (5) years related experience in mental health clinical practice is preferred. Community adult mental health outpatient and rehabilitation experience is preferred. Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities across adult populations is an asset, as is knowledge and skills in Addiction treatment and services. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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